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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.31, 4,014.84 and 1,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.31, 4,014.84 and 1,583.01 is: 2,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.31 : 4,014.84 = 1,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.31/4,014.84 = 1,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.31x = 4,014.84 × 1,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.31x = 6,355,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,531.87/2,909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.55

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