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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.64, 4,562.52 and 1,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.64, 4,562.52 and 1,580.32 is: 2,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.64 : 4,562.52 = 1,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.64/4,562.52 = 1,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.64x = 4,562.52 × 1,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.64x = 7,210,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,241.61/3,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.73

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