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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.91, 3,561.64 and 1,401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.91, 3,561.64 and 1,401.95 is: 1,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.91 : 3,561.64 = 1,401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.91/3,561.64 = 1,401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.91x = 3,561.64 × 1,401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.91x = 4,993,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,246.60/2,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.69

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