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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.60, 3,306.34 and 1,583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.60, 3,306.34 and 1,583.62 is: 2,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.60 : 3,306.34 = 1,583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.60/3,306.34 = 1,583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.60x = 3,306.34 × 1,583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.60x = 5,235,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,973.93/2,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.75

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