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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.74, 5,497.44 and 1,584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.74, 5,497.44 and 1,584.81 is: 2,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.74 : 5,497.44 = 1,584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.74/5,497.44 = 1,584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.74x = 5,497.44 × 1,584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.74x = 8,712,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,397.89/3,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.36

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