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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.66, 3,564.36 and 1,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.66, 3,564.36 and 1,535.52 is: 2,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.66 : 3,564.36 = 1,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.66/3,564.36 = 1,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.66x = 3,564.36 × 1,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.66x = 5,473,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,146.07/2,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.37

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