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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.53, 3,808.18 and 1,580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.53, 3,808.18 and 1,580.57 is: 2,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.53 : 3,808.18 = 1,580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.53/3,808.18 = 1,580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.53x = 3,808.18 × 1,580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.53x = 6,019,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,100.63/2,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.21

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