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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.34, 3,561.28 and 1,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.34, 3,561.28 and 1,518.30 is: 2,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.34 : 3,561.28 = 1,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.34/3,561.28 = 1,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.34x = 3,561.28 × 1,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.34x = 5,407,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,091.42/2,580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.50

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