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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.48, 2,914.83 and 1,583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.48, 2,914.83 and 1,583.61 is: 2,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.48 : 2,914.83 = 1,583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.48/2,914.83 = 1,583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.48x = 2,914.83 × 1,583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.48x = 4,615,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,953.94/2,113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.05

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