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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.48, 3,564.36 and 1,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.48, 3,564.36 and 1,588.44 is: 2,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.48 : 3,564.36 = 1,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.48/3,564.36 = 1,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.48x = 3,564.36 × 1,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.48x = 5,661,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661,772.00/2,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.53

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