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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.96, 3,404.79 and 1,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.96, 3,404.79 and 1,583.70 is: 2,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.96 : 3,404.79 = 1,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.96/3,404.79 = 1,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.96x = 3,404.79 × 1,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.96x = 5,392,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,165.92/2,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.75

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