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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.55, 3,564.49 and 1,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.55, 3,564.49 and 1,464.08 is: 2,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.55 : 3,564.49 = 1,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.55/3,564.49 = 1,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.55x = 3,564.49 × 1,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.55x = 5,218,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,679.78/2,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.97

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