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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.73, 3,293.48 and 1,580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.73, 3,293.48 and 1,580.53 is: 2,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.73 : 3,293.48 = 1,580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.73/3,293.48 = 1,580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.73x = 3,293.48 × 1,580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.73x = 5,205,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,436.04/2,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.71

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