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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.06, 3,564.60 and 1,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.06, 3,564.60 and 1,404.12 is: 1,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.06 : 3,564.60 = 1,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.06/3,564.60 = 1,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.06x = 3,564.60 × 1,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.06x = 5,005,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,126.15/2,583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.67

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