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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.47, 3,566.58 and 1,536.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.47, 3,566.58 and 1,536.54 is: 2,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.47 : 3,566.58 = 1,536.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.47/3,566.58 = 1,536.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.47x = 3,566.58 × 1,536.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.47x = 5,480,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,167.32/2,584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.43

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