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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.97, 3,808.72 and 1,580.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.97, 3,808.72 and 1,580.99 is: 2,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.97 : 3,808.72 = 1,580.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.97/3,808.72 = 1,580.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.97x = 3,808.72 × 1,580.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.97x = 6,021,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,531.17/2,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.73

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