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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.93, 2,379.06 and 1,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.93, 2,379.06 and 1,335.90 is: 2,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.93 : 2,379.06 = 1,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.93/2,379.06 = 1,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.93x = 2,379.06 × 1,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.93x = 3,178,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,186.25/1,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.06

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