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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.75, 4,011.38 and 1,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.75, 4,011.38 and 1,580.55 is: 2,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.75 : 4,011.38 = 1,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.75/4,011.38 = 1,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.75x = 4,011.38 × 1,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.75x = 6,340,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,158.70/2,906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.18

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