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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.76, 3,663.36 and 1,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.76, 3,663.36 and 1,580.64 is: 2,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.76 : 3,663.36 = 1,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.76/3,663.36 = 1,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.76x = 3,663.36 × 1,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.76x = 5,790,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,453.35/2,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.43

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