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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.89, 3,341.35 and 1,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.89, 3,341.35 and 1,583.08 is: 2,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.89 : 3,341.35 = 1,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.89/3,341.35 = 1,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.89x = 3,341.35 × 1,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.89x = 5,289,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,628.32/2,421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.09

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