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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.27, 3,873.48 and 2,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.27, 3,873.48 and 2,124.10 is: 3,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.27 : 3,873.48 = 2,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.27/3,873.48 = 2,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.27x = 3,873.48 × 2,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.27x = 8,227,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,658.87/2,584.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.75

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