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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.06, 3,807.50 and 1,580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.06, 3,807.50 and 1,580.11 is: 2,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.06 : 3,807.50 = 1,580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.06/3,807.50 = 1,580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.06x = 3,807.50 × 1,580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.06x = 6,016,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,251.41/2,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.54

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