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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.66, 3,560.82 and 1,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.66, 3,560.82 and 1,518.12 is: 2,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.66 : 3,560.82 = 1,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.66/3,560.82 = 1,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.66x = 3,560.82 × 1,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.66x = 5,405,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,752.06/2,580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.72

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