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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.40, 2,371.68 and 1,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.40, 2,371.68 and 1,035.40 is: 1,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.40 : 2,371.68 = 1,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.40/2,371.68 = 1,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.40x = 2,371.68 × 1,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.40x = 2,455,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,637.47/1,584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.88

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