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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.93, 3,569.27 and 1,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.93, 3,569.27 and 1,523.81 is: 2,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.93 : 3,569.27 = 1,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.93/3,569.27 = 1,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.93x = 3,569.27 × 1,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.93x = 5,438,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,890.62/2,585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.27

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