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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.81, 5,006.19 and 1,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.81, 5,006.19 and 1,580.82 is: 2,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.81 : 5,006.19 = 1,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.81/5,006.19 = 1,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.81x = 5,006.19 × 1,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.81x = 7,913,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913,885.28/3,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.40

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