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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.96, 2,445.36 and 1,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.96, 2,445.36 and 1,584.12 is: 2,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.96 : 2,445.36 = 1,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.96/2,445.36 = 1,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.96x = 2,445.36 × 1,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.96x = 3,873,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,743.68/1,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.37

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