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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.32, 3,264.37 and 1,580.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.32, 3,264.37 and 1,580.00 is: 2,178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.32 : 3,264.37 = 1,580.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.32/3,264.37 = 1,580.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.32x = 3,264.37 × 1,580.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.32x = 5,157,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,684.33/2,367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.71

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