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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.06, 3,807.51 and 1,580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.06, 3,807.51 and 1,580.21 is: 2,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.06 : 3,807.51 = 1,580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.06/3,807.51 = 1,580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.06x = 3,807.51 × 1,580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.06x = 6,016,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,654.69/2,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.69

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