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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.08, 4,014.52 and 1,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.08, 4,014.52 and 1,582.76 is: 2,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.08 : 4,014.52 = 1,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.08/4,014.52 = 1,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.08x = 4,014.52 × 1,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.08x = 6,354,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,021.68/2,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.20

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