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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.48, 3,923.82 and 1,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.48, 3,923.82 and 1,584.36 is: 2,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.48 : 3,923.82 = 1,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.48/3,923.82 = 1,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.48x = 3,923.82 × 1,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.48x = 6,216,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,743.46/2,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.32

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