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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.62, 3,063.91 and 1,580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.62, 3,063.91 and 1,580.02 is: 2,366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.62 : 3,063.91 = 1,580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.62/3,063.91 = 1,580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.62x = 3,063.91 × 1,580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.62x = 4,841,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,039.08/2,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.54

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