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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.46, 3,910.16 and 1,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.46, 3,910.16 and 1,591.46 is: 2,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.46 : 3,910.16 = 1,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.46/3,910.16 = 1,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.46x = 3,910.16 × 1,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.46x = 6,222,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,863.23/2,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.21

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