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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.60, 2,825.52 and 1,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.60, 2,825.52 and 1,585.52 is: 2,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.60 : 2,825.52 = 1,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.60/2,825.52 = 1,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.60x = 2,825.52 × 1,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.60x = 4,479,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,918.47/2,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.03

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