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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.20, 4,011.89 and 1,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.20, 4,011.89 and 1,580.94 is: 2,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.20 : 4,011.89 = 1,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.20/4,011.89 = 1,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.20x = 4,011.89 × 1,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.20x = 6,342,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,549.47/2,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.67

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