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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.94, 3,876.41 and 1,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.94, 3,876.41 and 1,103.22 is: 1,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.94 : 3,876.41 = 1,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.94/3,876.41 = 1,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.94x = 3,876.41 × 1,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.94x = 4,276,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,527.52/2,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.40

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