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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,773.06, 5,660.42 and 1,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,773.06, 5,660.42 and 1,580.66 is: 2,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,773.06 : 5,660.42 = 1,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,773.06/5,660.42 = 1,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,773.06x = 5,660.42 × 1,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,773.06x = 8,947,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,199.48/3,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.34

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