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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.07, 5,370.96 and 1,498.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.07, 5,370.96 and 1,498.91 is: 2,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.07 : 5,370.96 = 1,498.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.07/5,370.96 = 1,498.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.07x = 5,370.96 × 1,498.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.07x = 8,050,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,585.65/3,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.72

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