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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.33, 4,016.20 and 1,584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.33, 4,016.20 and 1,584.06 is: 2,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.33 : 4,016.20 = 1,584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.33/4,016.20 = 1,584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.33x = 4,016.20 × 1,584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.33x = 6,361,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,901.77/2,910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.97

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