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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.41, 3,565.08 and 1,404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.41, 3,565.08 and 1,404.47 is: 1,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.41 : 3,565.08 = 1,404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.41/3,565.08 = 1,404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.41x = 3,565.08 × 1,404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.41x = 5,007,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,056.82/2,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.16

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