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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.35, 3,869.25 and 1,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.35, 3,869.25 and 1,347.91 is: 2,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.35 : 3,869.25 = 1,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.35/3,869.25 = 1,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.35x = 3,869.25 × 1,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.35x = 5,215,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,400.77/2,582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.63

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