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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.24, 2,763.20 and 1,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.24, 2,763.20 and 1,583.04 is: 2,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.24 : 2,763.20 = 1,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.24/2,763.20 = 1,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.24x = 2,763.20 × 1,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.24x = 4,374,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,256.13/2,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.50

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