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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.49, 3,867.50 and 2,239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.49, 3,867.50 and 2,239.01 is: 3,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.49 : 3,867.50 = 2,239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.49/3,867.50 = 2,239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.49x = 3,867.50 × 2,239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.49x = 8,659,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,340.64/2,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.51

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