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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.99, 3,561.76 and 1,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.99, 3,561.76 and 1,402.08 is: 1,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.99 : 3,561.76 = 1,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.99/3,561.76 = 1,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.99x = 3,561.76 × 1,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.99x = 4,993,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,868.96/2,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.87

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