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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.92, 3,229.25 and 1,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.92, 3,229.25 and 1,584.72 is: 2,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.92 : 3,229.25 = 1,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.92/3,229.25 = 1,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.92x = 3,229.25 × 1,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.92x = 5,117,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,457.06/2,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.09

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