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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.69, 3,147.96 and 1,584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.69, 3,147.96 and 1,584.89 is: 2,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.69 : 3,147.96 = 1,584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.69/3,147.96 = 1,584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.69x = 3,147.96 × 1,584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.69x = 4,989,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,170.32/2,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.76

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