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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.24, 3,487.95 and 1,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.24, 3,487.95 and 1,584.54 is: 2,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.24 : 3,487.95 = 1,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.24/3,487.95 = 1,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.24x = 3,487.95 × 1,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.24x = 5,526,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,796.29/2,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.87

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