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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.10, 3,564.54 and 1,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.10, 3,564.54 and 1,404.10 is: 1,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.10 : 3,564.54 = 1,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.10/3,564.54 = 1,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.10x = 3,564.54 × 1,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.10x = 5,004,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,970.61/2,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.58

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