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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.22, 4,016.09 and 1,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.22, 4,016.09 and 1,583.92 is: 2,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.22 : 4,016.09 = 1,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.22/4,016.09 = 1,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.22x = 4,016.09 × 1,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.22x = 6,361,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,157.35/2,910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.80

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