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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.16, 3,283.56 and 1,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.16, 3,283.56 and 1,584.20 is: 2,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.16 : 3,283.56 = 1,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.16/3,283.56 = 1,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.16x = 3,283.56 × 1,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.16x = 5,201,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,815.75/2,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.57

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