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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.47, 3,566.90 and 1,984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.47, 3,566.90 and 1,984.91 is: 2,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.47 : 3,566.90 = 1,984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.47/3,566.90 = 1,984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.47x = 3,566.90 × 1,984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.47x = 7,079,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079,962.61/2,583.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.48

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