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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.04, 2,180.66 and 1,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.04, 2,180.66 and 1,161.26 is: 1,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.04 : 2,180.66 = 1,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.04/2,180.66 = 1,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.04x = 2,180.66 × 1,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.04x = 2,532,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,313.23/1,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.68

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