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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.02, 4,015.71 and 1,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.02, 4,015.71 and 1,583.73 is: 2,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.02 : 4,015.71 = 1,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.02/4,015.71 = 1,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.02x = 4,015.71 × 1,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.02x = 6,359,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,800.40/2,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.48

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