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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594, 3,884.16 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594, 3,884.16 and 2,184 is: 3,270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594 : 3,884.16 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594/3,884.16 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594x = 3,884.16 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594x = 8,483,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,005.44/2,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.24

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