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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.19, 3,414.27 and 1,583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.19, 3,414.27 and 1,583.64 is: 2,375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.19 : 3,414.27 = 1,583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.19/3,414.27 = 1,583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.19x = 3,414.27 × 1,583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.19x = 5,406,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,974.54/2,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.45

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