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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.15, 3,935.46 and 1,583.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.15, 3,935.46 and 1,583.99 is: 2,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.15 : 3,935.46 = 1,583.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.15/3,935.46 = 1,583.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.15x = 3,935.46 × 1,583.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.15x = 6,233,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,739.12/2,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.82

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