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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.76, 4,011.34 and 1,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.76, 4,011.34 and 1,580.45 is: 2,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.76 : 4,011.34 = 1,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.76/4,011.34 = 1,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.76x = 4,011.34 × 1,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.76x = 6,339,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,723.82/2,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.03

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