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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.46, 3,923.73 and 1,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.46, 3,923.73 and 1,584.32 is: 2,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.46 : 3,923.73 = 1,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.46/3,923.73 = 1,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.46x = 3,923.73 × 1,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.46x = 6,216,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,424.29/2,843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.22

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