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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.46, 3,266.78 and 1,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.46, 3,266.78 and 1,581.14 is: 2,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.46 : 3,266.78 = 1,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.46/3,266.78 = 1,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.46x = 3,266.78 × 1,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.46x = 5,165,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,236.53/2,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.84

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