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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.71, 4,016.73 and 1,584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.71, 4,016.73 and 1,584.41 is: 2,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.71 : 4,016.73 = 1,584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.71/4,016.73 = 1,584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.71x = 4,016.73 × 1,584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.71x = 6,364,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364,133.04/2,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.45

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