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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.59, 7,050.39 and 1,580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.59, 7,050.39 and 1,580.77 is: 2,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.59 : 7,050.39 = 1,580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.59/7,050.39 = 1,580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.59x = 7,050.39 × 1,580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.59x = 11,145,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,145,045.00/4,703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.48

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