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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,432.73, 5,148.96 and 1,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,432.73, 5,148.96 and 1,583.23 is: 2,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,432.73 : 5,148.96 = 1,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,432.73/5,148.96 = 1,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,432.73x = 5,148.96 × 1,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,432.73x = 8,151,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,987.94/3,432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.78

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