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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.45, 4,012.26 and 1,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.45, 4,012.26 and 1,581.15 is: 2,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.45 : 4,012.26 = 1,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.45/4,012.26 = 1,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.45x = 4,012.26 × 1,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.45x = 6,343,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,984.90/2,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.98

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