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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.03, 3,404.21 and 1,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.03, 3,404.21 and 1,584.90 is: 2,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.03 : 3,404.21 = 1,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.03/3,404.21 = 1,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.03x = 3,404.21 × 1,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.03x = 5,395,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,324.50/2,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.09

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