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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.12, 3,920.74 and 1,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.12, 3,920.74 and 1,582.41 is: 2,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.12 : 3,920.74 = 1,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.12/3,920.74 = 1,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.12x = 3,920.74 × 1,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.12x = 6,204,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,234.86/2,841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.73

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