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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.04, 3,898.92 and 1,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.04, 3,898.92 and 1,583.28 is: 2,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.04 : 3,898.92 = 1,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.04/3,898.92 = 1,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.04x = 3,898.92 × 1,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.04x = 6,173,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,082.06/2,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.13

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