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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.33, 4,015.50 and 1,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.33, 4,015.50 and 1,581.43 is: 2,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.33 : 4,015.50 = 1,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.33/4,015.50 = 1,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.33x = 4,015.50 × 1,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.33x = 6,350,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,232.17/2,680.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.20

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