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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.33, 4,015.71 and 1,791.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.33, 4,015.71 and 1,791.45 is: 2,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.33 : 4,015.71 = 1,791.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.33/4,015.71 = 1,791.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.33x = 4,015.71 × 1,791.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.33x = 7,193,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,943.68/2,910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.87

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