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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.16, 2,376.24 and 1,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.16, 2,376.24 and 1,010.68 is: 1,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.16 : 2,376.24 = 1,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.16/2,376.24 = 1,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.16x = 2,376.24 × 1,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.16x = 2,401,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,618.24/1,584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.02

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