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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.46, 3,812.40 and 1,583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.46, 3,812.40 and 1,583.51 is: 2,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.46 : 3,812.40 = 1,583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.46/3,812.40 = 1,583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.46x = 3,812.40 × 1,583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.46x = 6,036,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,954.46/2,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.35

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