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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.26, 3,923.99 and 1,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.26, 3,923.99 and 1,584.52 is: 2,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.26 : 3,923.99 = 1,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.26/3,923.99 = 1,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.26x = 3,923.99 × 1,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.26x = 6,217,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,632.71/2,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.80

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