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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.48, 3,910.18 and 1,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.48, 3,910.18 and 1,591.48 is: 2,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.48 : 3,910.18 = 1,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.48/3,910.18 = 1,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.48x = 3,910.18 × 1,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.48x = 6,222,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,973.27/2,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.23

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