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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.56, 4,016.55 and 1,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.56, 4,016.55 and 1,584.26 is: 2,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.56 : 4,016.55 = 1,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.56/4,016.55 = 1,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.56x = 4,016.55 × 1,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.56x = 6,363,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,239.42/2,910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.26

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