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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.40, 4,967.12 and 1,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.40, 4,967.12 and 1,580.64 is: 2,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.40 : 4,967.12 = 1,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.40/4,967.12 = 1,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.40x = 4,967.12 × 1,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.40x = 7,851,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,228.56/3,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.82

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