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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.93, 4,453.61 and 1,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.93, 4,453.61 and 1,585.80 is: 2,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.93 : 4,453.61 = 1,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.93/4,453.61 = 1,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.93x = 4,453.61 × 1,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.93x = 7,062,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,526.81/2,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.62

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