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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.53, 3,095.62 and 1,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.53, 3,095.62 and 1,580.32 is: 2,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.53 : 3,095.62 = 1,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.53/3,095.62 = 1,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.53x = 3,095.62 × 1,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.53x = 4,892,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,070.20/2,245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.58

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