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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.78, 3,104.88 and 1,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.78, 3,104.88 and 1,583.92 is: 2,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.78 : 3,104.88 = 1,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.78/3,104.88 = 1,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.78x = 3,104.88 × 1,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.78x = 4,917,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,881.53/2,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.31

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