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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.95, 3,563.19 and 1,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.95, 3,563.19 and 1,699.32 is: 2,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.95 : 3,563.19 = 1,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.95/3,563.19 = 1,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.95x = 3,563.19 × 1,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.95x = 6,055,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,000.03/2,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.03

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