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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.93, 3,057.62 and 1,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.93, 3,057.62 and 1,580.22 is: 2,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.93 : 3,057.62 = 1,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.93/3,057.62 = 1,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.93x = 3,057.62 × 1,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.93x = 4,831,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,704.38/2,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.06

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