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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.48, 3,876.02 and 895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.48, 3,876.02 and 895.02 is: 1,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.48 : 3,876.02 = 895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.48/3,876.02 = 895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.48x = 3,876.02 × 895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.48x = 3,469,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,115.42/2,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.81

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