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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.63, 4,011.12 and 1,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.63, 4,011.12 and 1,580.34 is: 2,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.63 : 4,011.12 = 1,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.63/4,011.12 = 1,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.63x = 4,011.12 × 1,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.63x = 6,338,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,948.42/2,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.86

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