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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.44, 3,889.21 and 2,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.44, 3,889.21 and 2,353.80 is: 3,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.44 : 3,889.21 = 2,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.44/3,889.21 = 2,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.44x = 3,889.21 × 2,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.44x = 9,154,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,422.50/2,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.50

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