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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.98, 4,592.76 and 1,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.98, 4,592.76 and 1,580.68 is: 2,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.98 : 4,592.76 = 1,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.98/4,592.76 = 1,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.98x = 4,592.76 × 1,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.98x = 7,259,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,683.88/3,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.14

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