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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.72, 4,011.35 and 1,580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.72, 4,011.35 and 1,580.51 is: 2,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.72 : 4,011.35 = 1,580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.72/4,011.35 = 1,580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.72x = 4,011.35 × 1,580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.72x = 6,339,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,980.91/2,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.15

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