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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.24, 3,878.79 and 1,352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.24, 3,878.79 and 1,352.59 is: 2,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.24 : 3,878.79 = 1,352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.24/3,878.79 = 1,352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.24x = 3,878.79 × 1,352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.24x = 5,246,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,412.57/2,584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.16

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