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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.22, 3,272.01 and 1,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.22, 3,272.01 and 1,584.76 is: 2,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.22 : 3,272.01 = 1,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.22/3,272.01 = 1,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.22x = 3,272.01 × 1,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.22x = 5,185,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,350.57/2,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.71

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