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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.21, 4,382.94 and 2,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.21, 4,382.94 and 2,584.72 is: 3,567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.21 : 4,382.94 = 2,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.21/4,382.94 = 2,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.21x = 4,382.94 × 2,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.21x = 11,328,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,328,672.68/3,175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.85

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