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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.54, 3,808.16 and 1,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.54, 3,808.16 and 1,580.60 is: 2,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.54 : 3,808.16 = 1,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.54/3,808.16 = 1,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.54x = 3,808.16 × 1,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.54x = 6,019,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,150.75/2,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.22

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