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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.58, 2,368.28 and 1,116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.58, 2,368.28 and 1,116.11 is: 1,672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.58 : 2,368.28 = 1,116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.58/2,368.28 = 1,116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.58x = 2,368.28 × 1,116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.58x = 2,643,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,243.57/1,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.33

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