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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.66, 2,796.21 and 1,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.66, 2,796.21 and 1,583.73 is: 2,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.66 : 2,796.21 = 1,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.66/2,796.21 = 1,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.66x = 2,796.21 × 1,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.66x = 4,428,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,441.66/2,025.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.17

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