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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.52, 4,012.27 and 1,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.52, 4,012.27 and 1,581.23 is: 2,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.52 : 4,012.27 = 1,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.52/4,012.27 = 1,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.52x = 4,012.27 × 1,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.52x = 6,344,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,305.20/2,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.03

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