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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.98, 3,559.77 and 1,740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.98, 3,559.77 and 1,740.35 is: 2,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.98 : 3,559.77 = 1,740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.98/3,559.77 = 1,740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.98x = 3,559.77 × 1,740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.98x = 6,195,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195,254.62/2,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.35

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