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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.29, 2,795.72 and 1,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.29, 2,795.72 and 1,583.34 is: 2,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.29 : 2,795.72 = 1,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.29/2,795.72 = 1,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.29x = 2,795.72 × 1,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.29x = 4,426,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,567.39/2,025.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.65

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