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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.17, 3,872.60 and 1,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.17, 3,872.60 and 1,197.50 is: 1,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.17 : 3,872.60 = 1,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.17/3,872.60 = 1,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.17x = 3,872.60 × 1,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.17x = 4,637,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,438.50/2,583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.25

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