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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.44, 3,808.03 and 1,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.44, 3,808.03 and 1,580.52 is: 2,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.44 : 3,808.03 = 1,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.44/3,808.03 = 1,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.44x = 3,808.03 × 1,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.44x = 6,018,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,654.10/2,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.11

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