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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.84, 3,561.56 and 1,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.84, 3,561.56 and 1,401.91 is: 1,934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.84 : 3,561.56 = 1,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.84/3,561.56 = 1,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.84x = 3,561.56 × 1,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.84x = 4,992,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,986.58/2,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.64

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