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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.38, 3,932.60 and 1,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.38, 3,932.60 and 1,583.22 is: 2,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.38 : 3,932.60 = 1,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.38/3,932.60 = 1,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.38x = 3,932.60 × 1,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.38x = 6,226,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,163.06/2,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.43

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