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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.21, 3,564.84 and 1,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.21, 3,564.84 and 1,404.30 is: 1,937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.21 : 3,564.84 = 1,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.21/3,564.84 = 1,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.21x = 3,564.84 × 1,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.21x = 5,006,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,104.81/2,583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.94

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