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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.43, 3,560.97 and 1,401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.43, 3,560.97 and 1,401.43 is: 1,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.43 : 3,560.97 = 1,401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.43/3,560.97 = 1,401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.43x = 3,560.97 × 1,401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.43x = 4,990,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,450.19/2,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.96

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