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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.22, 3,538.05 and 2,431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.22, 3,538.05 and 2,431.69 is: 3,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.22 : 3,538.05 = 2,431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.22/3,538.05 = 2,431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.22x = 3,538.05 × 2,431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.22x = 8,603,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,410.96/2,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.50

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