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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.76, 3,561.42 and 1,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.76, 3,561.42 and 1,532.84 is: 2,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.76 : 3,561.42 = 1,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.76/3,561.42 = 1,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.76x = 3,561.42 × 1,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.76x = 5,459,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,087.03/2,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.30

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