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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.32, 3,808.12 and 1,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.32, 3,808.12 and 1,580.56 is: 2,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.32 : 3,808.12 = 1,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.32/3,808.12 = 1,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.32x = 3,808.12 × 1,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.32x = 6,018,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,962.15/2,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.32

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