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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.44, 3,890.72 and 2,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.44, 3,890.72 and 2,354.80 is: 3,545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.44 : 3,890.72 = 2,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.44/3,890.72 = 2,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.44x = 3,890.72 × 2,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.44x = 9,161,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,867.46/2,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.01

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