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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.01, 3,919.30 and 1,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.01, 3,919.30 and 1,581.14 is: 2,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.01 : 3,919.30 = 1,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.01/3,919.30 = 1,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.01x = 3,919.30 × 1,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.01x = 6,196,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,962.00/2,840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.02

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