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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.39, 3,731.61 and 1,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.39, 3,731.61 and 1,584.69 is: 2,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.39 : 3,731.61 = 1,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.39/3,731.61 = 1,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.39x = 3,731.61 × 1,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.39x = 5,913,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,445.05/2,703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.42

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