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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.39, 3,560.94 and 1,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.39, 3,560.94 and 1,979.13 is: 2,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.39 : 3,560.94 = 1,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.39/3,560.94 = 1,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.39x = 3,560.94 × 1,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.39x = 7,047,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,563.18/2,583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.03

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