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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,888.82, 5,835.59 and 1,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,888.82, 5,835.59 and 1,580.26 is: 2,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,888.82 : 5,835.59 = 1,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,888.82/5,835.59 = 1,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,888.82x = 5,835.59 × 1,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,888.82x = 9,221,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,749.45/3,888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.35

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