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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.54, 4,563.30 and 1,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.54, 4,563.30 and 1,580.12 is: 2,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.54 : 4,563.30 = 1,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.54/4,563.30 = 1,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.54x = 4,563.30 × 1,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.54x = 7,210,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,561.60/3,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.47

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