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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.76, 2,466.66 and 1,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.76, 2,466.66 and 1,580.88 is: 2,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.76 : 2,466.66 = 1,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.76/2,466.66 = 1,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.76x = 2,466.66 × 1,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.76x = 3,899,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,493.46/1,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.11

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