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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.11, 4,011.86 and 1,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.11, 4,011.86 and 1,580.82 is: 2,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.11 : 4,011.86 = 1,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.11/4,011.86 = 1,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.11x = 4,011.86 × 1,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.11x = 6,342,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,000.56/2,907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.55

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