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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.77, 3,063.76 and 1,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.77, 3,063.76 and 1,580.45 is: 2,371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.77 : 3,063.76 = 1,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.77/3,063.76 = 1,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.77x = 3,063.76 × 1,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.77x = 4,842,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,119.81/2,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.53

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