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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.64, 4,012.43 and 1,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.64, 4,012.43 and 1,581.35 is: 2,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.64 : 4,012.43 = 1,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.64/4,012.43 = 1,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.64x = 4,012.43 × 1,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.64x = 6,345,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,048.39/2,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.20

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