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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.89, 3,924.64 and 1,580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.89, 3,924.64 and 1,580.17 is: 2,367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.89 : 3,924.64 = 1,580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.89/3,924.64 = 1,580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.89x = 3,924.64 × 1,580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.89x = 6,201,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,598.39/2,619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.12

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