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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.90, 4,011.44 and 1,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.90, 4,011.44 and 1,580.56 is: 2,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.90 : 4,011.44 = 1,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.90/4,011.44 = 1,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.90x = 4,011.44 × 1,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.90x = 6,340,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,321.61/2,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.13

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