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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.09, 3,569.84 and 2,234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.09, 3,569.84 and 2,234.17 is: 3,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.09 : 3,569.84 = 2,234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.09/3,569.84 = 2,234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.09x = 3,569.84 × 2,234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.09x = 7,975,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,629.43/2,584.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.44

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