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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.21, 3,405.23 and 1,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.21, 3,405.23 and 1,584.13 is: 2,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.21 : 3,405.23 = 1,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.21/3,405.23 = 1,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.21x = 3,405.23 × 1,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.21x = 5,394,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,327.00/2,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.41

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