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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.35, 3,563.24 and 1,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.35, 3,563.24 and 1,876.25 is: 2,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.35 : 3,563.24 = 1,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.35/3,563.24 = 1,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.35x = 3,563.24 × 1,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.35x = 6,685,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,501.85/2,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.93

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