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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.98, 8,611.81 and 1,580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.98, 8,611.81 and 1,580.91 is: 2,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.98 : 8,611.81 = 1,580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.98/8,611.81 = 1,580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.98x = 8,611.81 × 1,580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.98x = 13,614,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,496.55/5,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.05

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