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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.60, 7,561.74 and 1,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.60, 7,561.74 and 1,580.12 is: 2,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.60 : 7,561.74 = 1,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.60/7,561.74 = 1,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.60x = 7,561.74 × 1,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.60x = 11,948,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,948,456.61/5,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.50

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