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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.54, 3,356.85 and 1,580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.54, 3,356.85 and 1,580.69 is: 2,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.54 : 3,356.85 = 1,580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.54/3,356.85 = 1,580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.54x = 3,356.85 × 1,580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.54x = 5,306,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,122.44/2,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.41

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