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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.27, 3,565.48 and 1,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.27, 3,565.48 and 1,699.16 is: 2,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.27 : 3,565.48 = 1,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.27/3,565.48 = 1,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.27x = 3,565.48 × 1,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.27x = 6,058,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,321.00/2,583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.21

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