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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.03, 3,151.02 and 1,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.03, 3,151.02 and 1,580.33 is: 2,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.03 : 3,151.02 = 1,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.03/3,151.02 = 1,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.03x = 3,151.02 × 1,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.03x = 4,979,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,651.44/2,107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.35

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