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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.19, 2,184.66 and 1,511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.19, 2,184.66 and 1,511.34 is: 2,089.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.19 : 2,184.66 = 1,511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.19/2,184.66 = 1,511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.19x = 2,184.66 × 1,511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.19x = 3,301,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,764.04/1,580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.47

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