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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.52, 3,569.45 and 1,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.52, 3,569.45 and 1,801.06 is: 2,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.52 : 3,569.45 = 1,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.52/3,569.45 = 1,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.52x = 3,569.45 × 1,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.52x = 6,428,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,775.69/2,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.38

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