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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.12, 3,565.18 and 1,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.12, 3,565.18 and 1,535.26 is: 2,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.12 : 3,565.18 = 1,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.12/3,565.18 = 1,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.12x = 3,565.18 × 1,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.12x = 5,473,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,478.25/2,583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.94

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