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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.67, 4,016.80 and 1,584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.67, 4,016.80 and 1,584.45 is: 2,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.67 : 4,016.80 = 1,584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.67/4,016.80 = 1,584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.67x = 4,016.80 × 1,584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.67x = 6,364,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364,418.76/2,910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.58

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