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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.50, 3,879.20 and 2,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.50, 3,879.20 and 2,277.93 is: 3,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.50 : 3,879.20 = 2,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.50/3,879.20 = 2,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.50x = 3,879.20 × 2,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.50x = 8,836,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,534.67/2,583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.37

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