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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.06, 3,406.17 and 1,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.06, 3,406.17 and 1,583.26 is: 2,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.06 : 3,406.17 = 1,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.06/3,406.17 = 1,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.06x = 3,406.17 × 1,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.06x = 5,392,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,852.71/2,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.94

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