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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.11, 3,209.22 and 1,580.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.11, 3,209.22 and 1,580.31 is: 2,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.11 : 3,209.22 = 1,580.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.11/3,209.22 = 1,580.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.11x = 3,209.22 × 1,580.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.11x = 5,071,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,562.46/2,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.22

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