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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.38, 2,436.26 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.38, 2,436.26 and 584.22 is: 876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.38 : 2,436.26 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.38/2,436.26 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.38x = 2,436.26 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.38x = 1,423,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,311.82/1,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.22

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