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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.98, 3,561.69 and 1,504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.98, 3,561.69 and 1,504.19 is: 2,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.98 : 3,561.69 = 1,504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.98/3,561.69 = 1,504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.98x = 3,561.69 × 1,504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.98x = 5,357,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,448.71/2,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.74

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