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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.31, 3,558.65 and 1,873.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.31, 3,558.65 and 1,873.07 is: 2,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.31 : 3,558.65 = 1,873.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.31/3,558.65 = 1,873.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.31x = 3,558.65 × 1,873.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.31x = 6,665,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,590.08/2,583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.25

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