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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.33, 3,867.35 and 2,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.33, 3,867.35 and 2,453.20 is: 3,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.33 : 3,867.35 = 2,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.33/3,867.35 = 2,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.33x = 3,867.35 × 2,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.33x = 9,487,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,487,361.09/2,582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.96

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