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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.21, 3,811.64 and 1,583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.21, 3,811.64 and 1,583.03 is: 2,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.21 : 3,811.64 = 1,583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.21/3,811.64 = 1,583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.21x = 3,811.64 × 1,583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.21x = 6,033,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,932.55/2,762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.46

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