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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.68, 3,865.93 and 1,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.68, 3,865.93 and 1,544.22 is: 2,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.68 : 3,865.93 = 1,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.68/3,865.93 = 1,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.68x = 3,865.93 × 1,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.68x = 5,969,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,842.56/2,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.60

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