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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.36, 3,344.58 and 1,584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.36, 3,344.58 and 1,584.75 is: 2,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.36 : 3,344.58 = 1,584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.36/3,344.58 = 1,584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.36x = 3,344.58 × 1,584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.36x = 5,300,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,323.16/2,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.28

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