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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.74, 3,560.27 and 1,532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.74, 3,560.27 and 1,532.19 is: 2,113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.74 : 3,560.27 = 1,532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.74/3,560.27 = 1,532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.74x = 3,560.27 × 1,532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.74x = 5,455,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,010.09/2,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.74

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