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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.23, 4,016.16 and 1,583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.23, 4,016.16 and 1,583.93 is: 2,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.23 : 4,016.16 = 1,583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.23/4,016.16 = 1,583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.23x = 4,016.16 × 1,583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.23x = 6,361,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,316.31/2,910.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.85

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