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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.46, 3,405.57 and 1,584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.46, 3,405.57 and 1,584.38 is: 2,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.46 : 3,405.57 = 1,584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.46/3,405.57 = 1,584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.46x = 3,405.57 × 1,584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.46x = 5,395,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,717.00/2,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.75

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