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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.73, 3,343.87 and 1,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.73, 3,343.87 and 1,584.91 is: 2,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.73 : 3,343.87 = 1,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.73/3,343.87 = 1,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.73x = 3,343.87 × 1,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.73x = 5,299,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,733.00/2,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.60

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