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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.08, 3,874.74 and 1,122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.08, 3,874.74 and 1,122.54 is: 1,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.08 : 3,874.74 = 1,122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.08/3,874.74 = 1,122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.08x = 3,874.74 × 1,122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.08x = 4,349,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,550.64/2,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.21

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