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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.51, 3,874.86 and 1,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.51, 3,874.86 and 1,122.27 is: 1,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.51 : 3,874.86 = 1,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.51/3,874.86 = 1,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.51x = 3,874.86 × 1,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.51x = 4,348,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,639.13/2,583.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.23

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