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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.46, 3,558.74 and 2,137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.46, 3,558.74 and 2,137.59 is: 2,947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.46 : 3,558.74 = 2,137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.46/3,558.74 = 2,137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.46x = 3,558.74 × 2,137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.46x = 7,607,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,116.35/2,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.97

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