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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.46, 3,339.56 and 1,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.46, 3,339.56 and 1,580.29 is: 2,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.46 : 3,339.56 = 1,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.46/3,339.56 = 1,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.46x = 3,339.56 × 1,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.46x = 5,277,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,468.87/2,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.26

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