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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.55, 3,871.96 and 2,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.55, 3,871.96 and 2,089.56 is: 3,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.55 : 3,871.96 = 2,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.55/3,871.96 = 2,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.55x = 3,871.96 × 2,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.55x = 8,090,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,692.74/2,582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.83

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