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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.48, 3,867.35 and 1,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.48, 3,867.35 and 1,350.93 is: 2,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.48 : 3,867.35 = 1,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.48/3,867.35 = 1,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.48x = 3,867.35 × 1,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.48x = 5,224,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,505.13/2,582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.06

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