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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.78, 3,265.04 and 1,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.78, 3,265.04 and 1,581.10 is: 2,183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.78 : 3,265.04 = 1,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.78/3,265.04 = 1,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.78x = 3,265.04 × 1,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.78x = 5,162,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,354.74/2,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.02

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