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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.10, 2,369.28 and 1,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.10, 2,369.28 and 1,087.08 is: 1,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.10 : 2,369.28 = 1,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.10/2,369.28 = 1,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.10x = 2,369.28 × 1,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.10x = 2,575,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,596.90/1,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.02

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