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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.30, 3,214.56 and 1,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.30, 3,214.56 and 1,584.26 is: 2,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.30 : 3,214.56 = 1,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.30/3,214.56 = 1,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.30x = 3,214.56 × 1,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.30x = 5,092,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,698.83/2,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.43

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