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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.05, 5,660.76 and 1,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.05, 5,660.76 and 1,583.19 is: 2,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.05 : 5,660.76 = 1,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.05/5,660.76 = 1,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.05x = 5,660.76 × 1,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.05x = 8,962,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,058.62/3,775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.02

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