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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.94, 3,811.56 and 1,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.94, 3,811.56 and 1,583.23 is: 2,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.94 : 3,811.56 = 1,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.94/3,811.56 = 1,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.94x = 3,811.56 × 1,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.94x = 6,034,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,576.14/2,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.91

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