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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.70, 2,690.96 and 1,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.70, 2,690.96 and 1,584 is: 2,364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.70 : 2,690.96 = 1,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.70/2,690.96 = 1,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.70x = 2,690.96 × 1,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.70x = 4,262,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,472.72/1,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.49

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