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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.08, 3,881.10 and 2,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.08, 3,881.10 and 2,214.72 is: 3,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.08 : 3,881.10 = 2,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.08/3,881.10 = 2,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.08x = 3,881.10 × 2,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.08x = 8,595,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,549.79/2,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.35

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