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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.08, 3,879.60 and 2,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.08, 3,879.60 and 2,213.72 is: 3,324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.08 : 3,879.60 = 2,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.08/3,879.60 = 2,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.08x = 3,879.60 × 2,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.08x = 8,588,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,348.11/2,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.85

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