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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.48, 2,187.10 and 921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.48, 2,187.10 and 921.50 is: 1,271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.48 : 2,187.10 = 921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.48/2,187.10 = 921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.48x = 2,187.10 × 921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.48x = 2,015,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,412.65/1,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.97

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