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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.38, 4,016.42 and 1,584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.38, 4,016.42 and 1,584.17 is: 2,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.38 : 4,016.42 = 1,584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.38/4,016.42 = 1,584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.38x = 4,016.42 × 1,584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.38x = 6,362,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,694.19/2,910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.21

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