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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.04, 3,564.63 and 1,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.04, 3,564.63 and 1,404.13 is: 1,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.04 : 3,564.63 = 1,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.04/3,564.63 = 1,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.04x = 3,564.63 × 1,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.04x = 5,005,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,203.92/2,583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.72

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