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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.44, 3,565.14 and 1,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.44, 3,565.14 and 1,404.50 is: 1,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.44 : 3,565.14 = 1,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.44/3,565.14 = 1,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.44x = 3,565.14 × 1,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.44x = 5,007,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,239.13/2,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.21

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