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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.86, 3,563.06 and 1,795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.86, 3,563.06 and 1,795.97 is: 2,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.86 : 3,563.06 = 1,795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.86/3,563.06 = 1,795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.86x = 3,563.06 × 1,795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.86x = 6,399,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,148.87/2,580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.46

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