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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.51, 3,865.36 and 1,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.51, 3,865.36 and 1,651.34 is: 2,473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.51 : 3,865.36 = 1,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.51/3,865.36 = 1,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.51x = 3,865.36 × 1,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.51x = 6,383,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,023.58/2,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.55

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