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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.43, 4,016.49 and 1,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.43, 4,016.49 and 1,584.26 is: 2,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.43 : 4,016.49 = 1,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.43/4,016.49 = 1,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.43x = 4,016.49 × 1,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.43x = 6,363,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,153.49/2,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.33

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