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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.23, 4,013.52 and 1,581.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.23, 4,013.52 and 1,581.91 is: 2,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.23 : 4,013.52 = 1,581.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.23/4,013.52 = 1,581.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.23x = 4,013.52 × 1,581.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.23x = 6,349,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,011.46/2,908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.12

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