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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.00, 3,919.17 and 1,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.00, 3,919.17 and 1,581.15 is: 2,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.00 : 3,919.17 = 1,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.00/3,919.17 = 1,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.00x = 3,919.17 × 1,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.00x = 6,196,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,795.65/2,840.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.97

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