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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.78, 3,564.53 and 1,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.78, 3,564.53 and 1,535.30 is: 2,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.78 : 3,564.53 = 1,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.78/3,564.53 = 1,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.78x = 3,564.53 × 1,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.78x = 5,472,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,622.91/2,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.07

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