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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.21, 3,807.65 and 1,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.21, 3,807.65 and 1,580.36 is: 2,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.21 : 3,807.65 = 1,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.21/3,807.65 = 1,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.21x = 3,807.65 × 1,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.21x = 6,017,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,430.81/2,759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.86

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