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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.60, 3,919.79 and 1,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.60, 3,919.79 and 1,581.56 is: 2,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.60 : 3,919.79 = 1,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.60/3,919.79 = 1,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.60x = 3,919.79 × 1,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.60x = 6,199,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,382.13/2,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.42

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