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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.30, 3,870.80 and 2,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.30, 3,870.80 and 2,337.27 is: 3,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.30 : 3,870.80 = 2,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.30/3,870.80 = 2,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.30x = 3,870.80 × 2,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.30x = 9,047,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,104.72/2,583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.15

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