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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.37, 4,012.16 and 1,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.37, 4,012.16 and 1,581.08 is: 2,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.37 : 4,012.16 = 1,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.37/4,012.16 = 1,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.37x = 4,012.16 × 1,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.37x = 6,343,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,525.23/2,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.87

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