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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.23, 3,399.76 and 1,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.23, 3,399.76 and 1,580.52 is: 2,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.23 : 3,399.76 = 1,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.23/3,399.76 = 1,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.23x = 3,399.76 × 1,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.23x = 5,373,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,384.28/2,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.55

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