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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.92, 3,895.61 and 1,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.92, 3,895.61 and 1,580.92 is: 2,181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.92 : 3,895.61 = 1,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.92/3,895.61 = 1,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.92x = 3,895.61 × 1,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.92x = 6,158,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,647.76/2,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.66

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