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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.32, 2,373.91 and 966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.32, 2,373.91 and 966.15 is: 1,447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.32 : 2,373.91 = 966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.32/2,373.91 = 966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.32x = 2,373.91 × 966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.32x = 2,293,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,553.15/1,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.66

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