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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.73, 3,751.62 and 1,584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.73, 3,751.62 and 1,584.23 is: 2,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.73 : 3,751.62 = 1,584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.73/3,751.62 = 1,584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.73x = 3,751.62 × 1,584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.73x = 5,943,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,404.25/2,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.09

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