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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.47, 2,185.66 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.47, 2,185.66 and 921.24 is: 1,270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.47 : 2,185.66 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.47/2,185.66 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.47x = 2,185.66 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.47x = 2,013,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,517.42/1,584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.78

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