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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.83, 3,875.66 and 1,121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.83, 3,875.66 and 1,121.99 is: 1,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.83 : 3,875.66 = 1,121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.83/3,875.66 = 1,121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.83x = 3,875.66 × 1,121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.83x = 4,348,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,451.76/2,582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.60

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