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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.22, 4,014.77 and 1,582.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.22, 4,014.77 and 1,582.99 is: 2,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.22 : 4,014.77 = 1,582.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.22/4,014.77 = 1,582.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.22x = 4,014.77 × 1,582.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.22x = 6,355,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,345.39/2,909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.56

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