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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.68, 3,265.80 and 1,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.68, 3,265.80 and 1,583.06 is: 2,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.68 : 3,265.80 = 1,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.68/3,265.80 = 1,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.68x = 3,265.80 × 1,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.68x = 5,169,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,957.35/2,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.55

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