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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.76, 3,565.68 and 1,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.76, 3,565.68 and 1,588.85 is: 2,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.76 : 3,565.68 = 1,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.76/3,565.68 = 1,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.76x = 3,565.68 × 1,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.76x = 5,665,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,329.19/2,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.67

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