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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.93, 4,718.42 and 1,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.93, 4,718.42 and 1,584.19 is: 2,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.93 : 4,718.42 = 1,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.93/4,718.42 = 1,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.93x = 4,718.42 × 1,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.93x = 7,474,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,877.70/3,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.81

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