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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.66, 3,875.34 and 1,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.66, 3,875.34 and 1,413.50 is: 2,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.66 : 3,875.34 = 1,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.66/3,875.34 = 1,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.66x = 3,875.34 × 1,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.66x = 5,477,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,793.09/2,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.99

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