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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.25, 3,932.41 and 1,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.25, 3,932.41 and 1,583.09 is: 2,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.25 : 3,932.41 = 1,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.25/3,932.41 = 1,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.25x = 3,932.41 × 1,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.25x = 6,225,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,358.95/2,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.24

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