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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.94, 5,006.94 and 1,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.94, 5,006.94 and 1,584.44 is: 2,375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.94 : 5,006.94 = 1,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.94/5,006.94 = 1,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.94x = 5,006.94 × 1,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.94x = 7,933,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,206.81/3,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.97

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