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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.51, 2,911.41 and 1,584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.51, 2,911.41 and 1,584.63 is: 2,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.51 : 2,911.41 = 1,584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.51/2,911.41 = 1,584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.51x = 2,911.41 × 1,584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.51x = 4,613,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,507.63/2,109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.00

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