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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.47, 3,541.70 and 1,580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.47, 3,541.70 and 1,580.78 is: 2,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.47 : 3,541.70 = 1,580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.47/3,541.70 = 1,580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.47x = 3,541.70 × 1,580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.47x = 5,598,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,661.33/2,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.83

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