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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.73, 3,561.65 and 1,533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.73, 3,561.65 and 1,533.19 is: 2,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.73 : 3,561.65 = 1,533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.73/3,561.65 = 1,533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.73x = 3,561.65 × 1,533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.73x = 5,460,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460,669.59/2,581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.12

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