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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.39, 3,875.60 and 1,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.39, 3,875.60 and 1,023.11 is: 1,534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.39 : 3,875.60 = 1,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.39/3,875.60 = 1,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.39x = 3,875.60 × 1,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.39x = 3,965,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,152.65/2,583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.86

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