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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.71, 3,865.16 and 2,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.71, 3,865.16 and 2,183.05 is: 3,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.71 : 3,865.16 = 2,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.71/3,865.16 = 2,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.71x = 3,865.16 × 2,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.71x = 8,437,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,837.54/2,576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.66

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