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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.23, 3,901.16 and 1,584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.23, 3,901.16 and 1,584.99 is: 2,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.23 : 3,901.16 = 1,584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.23/3,901.16 = 1,584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.23x = 3,901.16 × 1,584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.23x = 6,183,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,291.66/2,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.05

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