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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.18, 3,562.08 and 2,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.18, 3,562.08 and 2,211.39 is: 3,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.18 : 3,562.08 = 2,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.18/3,562.08 = 2,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.18x = 3,562.08 × 2,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.18x = 7,877,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,148.09/2,583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.40

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