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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.93, 2,373.96 and 1,121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.93, 2,373.96 and 1,121.84 is: 1,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.93 : 2,373.96 = 1,121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.93/2,373.96 = 1,121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.93x = 2,373.96 × 1,121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.93x = 2,663,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,191.42/1,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.39

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