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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.82, 4,016.98 and 1,584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.82, 4,016.98 and 1,584.53 is: 2,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.82 : 4,016.98 = 1,584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.82/4,016.98 = 1,584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.82x = 4,016.98 × 1,584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.82x = 6,365,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,013.37/2,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.67

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