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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.81, 3,564.41 and 1,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.81, 3,564.41 and 1,535.13 is: 2,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.81 : 3,564.41 = 1,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.81/3,564.41 = 1,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.81x = 3,564.41 × 1,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.81x = 5,471,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,825.05/2,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.74

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