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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.50, 3,565.23 and 1,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.50, 3,565.23 and 1,535.36 is: 2,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.50 : 3,565.23 = 1,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.50/3,565.23 = 1,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.50x = 3,565.23 × 1,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.50x = 5,473,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,911.53/2,583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.80

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