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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.56, 3,213.72 and 1,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.56, 3,213.72 and 1,584.72 is: 2,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.56 : 3,213.72 = 1,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.56/3,213.72 = 1,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.56x = 3,213.72 × 1,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.56x = 5,092,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,846.36/2,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.18

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