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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.60, 3,565.64 and 2,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.60, 3,565.64 and 2,298.36 is: 3,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.60 : 3,565.64 = 2,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.60/3,565.64 = 2,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.60x = 3,565.64 × 2,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.60x = 8,195,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,124.35/2,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.67

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