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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.49, 4,563.96 and 1,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.49, 4,563.96 and 1,584.64 is: 2,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.49 : 4,563.96 = 1,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.49/4,563.96 = 1,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.49x = 4,563.96 × 1,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.49x = 7,232,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,233.57/3,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.52

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