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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.83, 3,879.09 and 1,544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.83, 3,879.09 and 1,544.19 is: 2,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.83 : 3,879.09 = 1,544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.83/3,879.09 = 1,544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.83x = 3,879.09 × 1,544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.83x = 5,990,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,990,051.99/2,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.39

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