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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.96, 3,052.10 and 1,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.96, 3,052.10 and 1,584.26 is: 2,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.96 : 3,052.10 = 1,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.96/3,052.10 = 1,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.96x = 3,052.10 × 1,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.96x = 4,835,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,296.76/2,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.01

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