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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.41, 4,127.34 and 1,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.41, 4,127.34 and 1,583.06 is: 2,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.41 : 4,127.34 = 1,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.41/4,127.34 = 1,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.41x = 4,127.34 × 1,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.41x = 6,533,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,821.70/2,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.99

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