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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.98, 3,924.52 and 1,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.98, 3,924.52 and 1,584.90 is: 2,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.98 : 3,924.52 = 1,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.98/3,924.52 = 1,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.98x = 3,924.52 × 1,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.98x = 6,219,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,967.79/2,843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.07

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