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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.03, 3,558.56 and 1,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.03, 3,558.56 and 1,795.71 is: 2,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.03 : 3,558.56 = 1,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.03/3,558.56 = 1,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.03x = 3,558.56 × 1,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.03x = 6,390,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,132.80/2,583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.89

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