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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.07, 3,811.65 and 1,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.07, 3,811.65 and 1,583.14 is: 2,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.07 : 3,811.65 = 1,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.07/3,811.65 = 1,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.07x = 3,811.65 × 1,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.07x = 6,034,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,375.58/2,762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.73

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