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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.33, 4,016.12 and 1,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.33, 4,016.12 and 1,583.96 is: 2,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.33 : 4,016.12 = 1,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.33/4,016.12 = 1,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.33x = 4,016.12 × 1,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.33x = 6,361,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,345.43/2,910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.78

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