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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.64, 3,813.51 and 1,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.64, 3,813.51 and 1,585.09 is: 2,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.64 : 3,813.51 = 1,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.64/3,813.51 = 1,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.64x = 3,813.51 × 1,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.64x = 6,044,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,756.57/2,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.24

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