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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.45, 3,560.92 and 1,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.45, 3,560.92 and 1,401.49 is: 1,934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.45 : 3,560.92 = 1,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.45/3,560.92 = 1,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.45x = 3,560.92 × 1,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.45x = 4,990,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,593.77/2,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.00

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