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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.84, 3,809.12 and 1,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.84, 3,809.12 and 1,581.70 is: 2,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.84 : 3,809.12 = 1,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.84/3,809.12 = 1,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.84x = 3,809.12 × 1,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.84x = 6,024,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,885.10/2,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.06

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