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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.93, 4,451.59 and 1,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.93, 4,451.59 and 1,580.45 is: 2,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.93 : 4,451.59 = 1,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.93/4,451.59 = 1,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.93x = 4,451.59 × 1,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.93x = 7,035,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,500.34/2,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.11

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