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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.69, 4,016.77 and 1,584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.69, 4,016.77 and 1,584.39 is: 2,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.69 : 4,016.77 = 1,584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.69/4,016.77 = 1,584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.69x = 4,016.77 × 1,584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.69x = 6,364,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364,126.26/2,910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.47

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