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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.23, 3,813.62 and 1,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.23, 3,813.62 and 1,584.07 is: 2,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.23 : 3,813.62 = 1,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.23/3,813.62 = 1,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.23x = 3,813.62 × 1,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.23x = 6,041,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041,023.58/2,763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.22

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