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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.81, 3,564.81 and 1,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.81, 3,564.81 and 1,464.35 is: 2,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.81 : 3,564.81 = 1,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.81/3,564.81 = 1,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.81x = 3,564.81 × 1,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.81x = 5,220,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,111.70/2,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.32

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