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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.08, 3,405.54 and 1,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.08, 3,405.54 and 1,583.71 is: 2,185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.08 : 3,405.54 = 1,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.08/3,405.54 = 1,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.08x = 3,405.54 × 1,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.08x = 5,393,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,387.75/2,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.26

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