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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.82, 3,808.79 and 1,580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.82, 3,808.79 and 1,580.98 is: 2,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.82 : 3,808.79 = 1,580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.82/3,808.79 = 1,580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.82x = 3,808.79 × 1,580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.82x = 6,021,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,620.81/2,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.89

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