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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.60, 3,829.96 and 1,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.60, 3,829.96 and 1,580.56 is: 2,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.60 : 3,829.96 = 1,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.60/3,829.96 = 1,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.60x = 3,829.96 × 1,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.60x = 6,053,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,481.58/2,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.96

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