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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.24, 2,376.40 and 1,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.24, 2,376.40 and 1,223.42 is: 1,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.24 : 2,376.40 = 1,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.24/2,376.40 = 1,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.24x = 2,376.40 × 1,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.24x = 2,907,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,335.29/1,584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.16

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