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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.63, 4,010.98 and 1,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.63, 4,010.98 and 1,580.33 is: 2,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.63 : 4,010.98 = 1,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.63/4,010.98 = 1,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.63x = 4,010.98 × 1,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.63x = 6,338,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,644.07/2,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.75

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