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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.84, 5,880.48 and 2,584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.84, 5,880.48 and 2,584.92 is: 3,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.84 : 5,880.48 = 2,584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.84/5,880.48 = 2,584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.84x = 5,880.48 × 2,584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.84x = 15,200,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,570.36/4,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.00

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