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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.33, 3,872.58 and 1,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.33, 3,872.58 and 1,349.28 is: 2,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.33 : 3,872.58 = 1,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.33/3,872.58 = 1,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.33x = 3,872.58 × 1,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.33x = 5,225,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,194.74/2,583.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.66

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