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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.42, 4,016.26 and 1,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.42, 4,016.26 and 1,584.13 is: 2,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.42 : 4,016.26 = 1,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.42/4,016.26 = 1,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.42x = 4,016.26 × 1,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.42x = 6,362,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,268.87/2,910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.03

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