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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.98, 3,564.51 and 1,796.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.98, 3,564.51 and 1,796.66 is: 2,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.98 : 3,564.51 = 1,796.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.98/3,564.51 = 1,796.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.98x = 3,564.51 × 1,796.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.98x = 6,404,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,212.54/2,583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.43

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