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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.54, 3,767.04 and 1,584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.54, 3,767.04 and 1,584.45 is: 2,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.54 : 3,767.04 = 1,584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.54/3,767.04 = 1,584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.54x = 3,767.04 × 1,584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.54x = 5,968,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,686.53/2,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.50

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