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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.64, 5,701.52 and 1,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.64, 5,701.52 and 1,583.01 is: 2,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.64 : 5,701.52 = 1,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.64/5,701.52 = 1,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.64x = 5,701.52 × 1,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.64x = 9,025,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025,563.18/3,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.50

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