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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.96, 3,540.03 and 1,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.96, 3,540.03 and 1,580.66 is: 2,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.96 : 3,540.03 = 1,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.96/3,540.03 = 1,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.96x = 3,540.03 × 1,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.96x = 5,595,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,583.82/2,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.04

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