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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.76, 3,064.08 and 1,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.76, 3,064.08 and 1,580.60 is: 2,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.76 : 3,064.08 = 1,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.76/3,064.08 = 1,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.76x = 3,064.08 × 1,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.76x = 4,843,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,084.85/2,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.01

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