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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.19, 3,901.53 and 1,585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.19, 3,901.53 and 1,585.19 is: 2,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.19 : 3,901.53 = 1,585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.19/3,901.53 = 1,585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.19x = 3,901.53 × 1,585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.19x = 6,184,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,666.34/2,827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.57

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