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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.03, 4,010.31 and 1,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.03, 4,010.31 and 1,579.74 is: 2,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.03 : 4,010.31 = 1,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.03/4,010.31 = 1,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.03x = 4,010.31 × 1,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.03x = 6,335,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,247.12/2,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.04

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