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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.56, 3,561.02 and 1,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.56, 3,561.02 and 1,650.06 is: 2,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.56 : 3,561.02 = 1,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.56/3,561.02 = 1,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.56x = 3,561.02 × 1,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.56x = 5,875,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,896.66/2,581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.10

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