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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.93, 3,562.25 and 1,696.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.93, 3,562.25 and 1,696.82 is: 2,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.93 : 3,562.25 = 1,696.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.93/3,562.25 = 1,696.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.93x = 3,562.25 × 1,696.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.93x = 6,044,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,477.11/2,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.98

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