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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.52, 3,729.31 and 1,583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.52, 3,729.31 and 1,583.78 is: 2,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.52 : 3,729.31 = 1,583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.52/3,729.31 = 1,583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.52x = 3,729.31 × 1,583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.52x = 5,906,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,906,383.99/2,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.51

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