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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.91, 2,183.58 and 1,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.91, 2,183.58 and 1,440.11 is: 1,982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.91 : 2,183.58 = 1,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.91/2,183.58 = 1,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.91x = 2,183.58 × 1,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.91x = 3,144,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,584.48/1,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.83

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