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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.93, 3,563.19 and 1,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.93, 3,563.19 and 1,834.72 is: 2,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.93 : 3,563.19 = 1,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.93/3,563.19 = 1,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.93x = 3,563.19 × 1,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.93x = 6,537,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,447.05/2,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.98

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