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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.03, 2,466.86 and 1,584.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.03, 2,466.86 and 1,584.09 is: 2,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.03 : 2,466.86 = 1,584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.03/2,466.86 = 1,584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.03x = 2,466.86 × 1,584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.03x = 3,907,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,720.34/1,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.92

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