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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.13, 3,919.25 and 1,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.13, 3,919.25 and 1,581.14 is: 2,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.13 : 3,919.25 = 1,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.13/3,919.25 = 1,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.13x = 3,919.25 × 1,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.13x = 6,196,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,896.70/2,840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.91

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