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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.14, 3,875.52 and 1,122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.14, 3,875.52 and 1,122.51 is: 1,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.14 : 3,875.52 = 1,122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.14/3,875.52 = 1,122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.14x = 3,875.52 × 1,122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.14x = 4,350,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,303.74/2,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.11

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