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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.13, 3,888.75 and 2,353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.13, 3,888.75 and 2,353.49 is: 3,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.13 : 3,888.75 = 2,353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.13/3,888.75 = 2,353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.13x = 3,888.75 × 2,353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.13x = 9,152,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,122.47/2,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.04

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