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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.64, 3,807.90 and 1,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.64, 3,807.90 and 1,580.52 is: 2,180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.64 : 3,807.90 = 1,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.64/3,807.90 = 1,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.64x = 3,807.90 × 1,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.64x = 6,018,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,462.11/2,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.89

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