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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.18, 4,957.71 and 1,580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.18, 4,957.71 and 1,580.02 is: 2,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.18 : 4,957.71 = 1,580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.18/4,957.71 = 1,580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.18x = 4,957.71 × 1,580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.18x = 7,833,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,273.05/3,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.42

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