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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.49, 4,016.35 and 1,584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.49, 4,016.35 and 1,584.11 is: 2,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.49 : 4,016.35 = 1,584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.49/4,016.35 = 1,584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.49x = 4,016.35 × 1,584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.49x = 6,362,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,352.22/2,910.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.01

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