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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.38, 4,346.52 and 1,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.38, 4,346.52 and 1,584.13 is: 2,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.38 : 4,346.52 = 1,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.38/4,346.52 = 1,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.38x = 4,346.52 × 1,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.38x = 6,885,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,452.73/2,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.98

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