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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.04, 3,563.49 and 1,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.04, 3,563.49 and 1,651 is: 2,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.04 : 3,563.49 = 1,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.04/3,563.49 = 1,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.04x = 3,563.49 × 1,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.04x = 5,883,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,321.99/2,583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.67

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