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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.63, 3,561.16 and 1,401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.63, 3,561.16 and 1,401.67 is: 1,934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.63 : 3,561.16 = 1,401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.63/3,561.16 = 1,401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.63x = 3,561.16 × 1,401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.63x = 4,991,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,571.14/2,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.25

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