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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.77, 3,565.62 and 1,535.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.77, 3,565.62 and 1,535.63 is: 2,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.77 : 3,565.62 = 1,535.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.77/3,565.62 = 1,535.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.77x = 3,565.62 × 1,535.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.77x = 5,475,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,455.21/2,583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.18

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