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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.23, 3,292.73 and 1,580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.23, 3,292.73 and 1,580.03 is: 2,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.23 : 3,292.73 = 1,580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.23/3,292.73 = 1,580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.23x = 3,292.73 × 1,580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.23x = 5,202,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,604.28/2,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.96

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