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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.88, 3,269.70 and 1,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.88, 3,269.70 and 1,584.72 is: 2,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.88 : 3,269.70 = 1,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.88/3,269.70 = 1,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.88x = 3,269.70 × 1,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.88x = 5,181,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,558.98/2,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.42

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