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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.14, 4,019.86 and 1,584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.14, 4,019.86 and 1,584.94 is: 2,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.14 : 4,019.86 = 1,584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.14/4,019.86 = 1,584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.14x = 4,019.86 × 1,584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.14x = 6,371,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,236.91/2,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.32

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