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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.03, 3,564.56 and 1,404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.03, 3,564.56 and 1,404.09 is: 1,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.03 : 3,564.56 = 1,404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.03/3,564.56 = 1,404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.03x = 3,564.56 × 1,404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.03x = 5,004,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,956.03/2,583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.63

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