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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.98, 3,565.91 and 1,521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.98, 3,565.91 and 1,521.78 is: 2,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.98 : 3,565.91 = 1,521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.98/3,565.91 = 1,521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.98x = 3,565.91 × 1,521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.98x = 5,426,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,530.52/2,583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.07

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