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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.68, 3,814.72 and 1,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.68, 3,814.72 and 1,585.52 is: 2,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.68 : 3,814.72 = 1,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.68/3,814.72 = 1,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.68x = 3,814.72 × 1,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.68x = 6,048,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,314.85/2,763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.50

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