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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.01, 4,011.72 and 1,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.01, 4,011.72 and 1,580.72 is: 2,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.01 : 4,011.72 = 1,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.01/4,011.72 = 1,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.01x = 4,011.72 × 1,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.01x = 6,341,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,380.05/2,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.41

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