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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.97, 3,565.76 and 1,521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.97, 3,565.76 and 1,521.69 is: 2,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.97 : 3,565.76 = 1,521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.97/3,565.76 = 1,521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.97x = 3,565.76 × 1,521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.97x = 5,425,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,960.35/2,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.86

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