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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.88, 3,269.54 and 1,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.88, 3,269.54 and 1,584.44 is: 2,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.88 : 3,269.54 = 1,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.88/3,269.54 = 1,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.88x = 3,269.54 × 1,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.88x = 5,180,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,389.96/2,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.93

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