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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.59, 3,561.77 and 1,519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.59, 3,561.77 and 1,519.01 is: 2,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.59 : 3,561.77 = 1,519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.59/3,561.77 = 1,519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.59x = 3,561.77 × 1,519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.59x = 5,410,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,364.25/2,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.75

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