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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.45, 3,561.33 and 1,532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.45, 3,561.33 and 1,532.51 is: 2,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.45 : 3,561.33 = 1,532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.45/3,561.33 = 1,532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.45x = 3,561.33 × 1,532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.45x = 5,457,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,773.84/2,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.05

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