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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.55, 3,561.23 and 1,518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.55, 3,561.23 and 1,518.39 is: 2,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.55 : 3,561.23 = 1,518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.55/3,561.23 = 1,518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.55x = 3,561.23 × 1,518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.55x = 5,407,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,336.02/2,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.42

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