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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.61, 5,332.52 and 1,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.61, 5,332.52 and 1,580.94 is: 2,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.61 : 5,332.52 = 1,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.61/5,332.52 = 1,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.61x = 5,332.52 × 1,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.61x = 8,430,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,394.17/3,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.68

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