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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.23, 3,567.93 and 1,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.23, 3,567.93 and 1,985.64 is: 2,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.23 : 3,567.93 = 1,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.23/3,567.93 = 1,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.23x = 3,567.93 × 1,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.23x = 7,084,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,624.53/2,584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.48

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