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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.96, 3,630.60 and 1,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.96, 3,630.60 and 1,583.12 is: 2,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.96 : 3,630.60 = 1,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.96/3,630.60 = 1,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.96x = 3,630.60 × 1,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.96x = 5,747,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,675.47/2,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.63

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