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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.66, 3,401.70 and 1,580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.66, 3,401.70 and 1,580.44 is: 2,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.66 : 3,401.70 = 1,580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.66/3,401.70 = 1,580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.66x = 3,401.70 × 1,580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.66x = 5,376,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,182.75/2,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.31

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