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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.40, 3,875.50 and 1,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.40, 3,875.50 and 1,763.32 is: 2,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.40 : 3,875.50 = 1,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.40/3,875.50 = 1,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.40x = 3,875.50 × 1,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.40x = 6,833,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,746.66/2,584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.23

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