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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.45, 2,444.99 and 1,584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.45, 2,444.99 and 1,584.11 is: 2,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.45 : 2,444.99 = 1,584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.45/2,444.99 = 1,584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.45x = 2,444.99 × 1,584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.45x = 3,873,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,131.30/1,631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.04

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