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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.04, 3,875.36 and 1,122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.04, 3,875.36 and 1,122.85 is: 1,683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.04 : 3,875.36 = 1,122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.04/3,875.36 = 1,122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.04x = 3,875.36 × 1,122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.04x = 4,351,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,441.09/2,584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.97

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