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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.28, 3,064.14 and 1,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.28, 3,064.14 and 1,583.58 is: 2,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.28 : 3,064.14 = 1,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.28/3,064.14 = 1,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.28x = 3,064.14 × 1,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.28x = 4,852,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,310.82/2,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.44

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