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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.72, 3,563.28 and 1,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.72, 3,563.28 and 1,699.08 is: 2,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.72 : 3,563.28 = 1,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.72/3,563.28 = 1,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.72x = 3,563.28 × 1,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.72x = 6,054,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,297.78/2,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.97

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