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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.61, 4,016.62 and 1,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.61, 4,016.62 and 1,584.31 is: 2,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.61 : 4,016.62 = 1,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.61/4,016.62 = 1,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.61x = 4,016.62 × 1,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.61x = 6,363,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,571.23/2,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.34

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