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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.13, 4,016.08 and 1,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.13, 4,016.08 and 1,583.85 is: 2,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.13 : 4,016.08 = 1,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.13/4,016.08 = 1,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.13x = 4,016.08 × 1,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.13x = 6,360,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,885.35/2,910.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.78

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