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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.96, 8,215.28 and 1,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.96, 8,215.28 and 1,580.32 is: 2,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.96 : 8,215.28 = 1,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.96/8,215.28 = 1,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.96x = 8,215.28 × 1,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.96x = 12,982,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,771.29/5,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.87

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