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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.41, 3,564.47 and 1,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.41, 3,564.47 and 1,521.22 is: 2,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.41 : 3,564.47 = 1,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.41/3,564.47 = 1,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.41x = 3,564.47 × 1,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.41x = 5,422,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,343.05/2,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.91

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