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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.51, 3,876.11 and 1,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.51, 3,876.11 and 1,023.94 is: 1,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.51 : 3,876.11 = 1,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.51/3,876.11 = 1,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.51x = 3,876.11 × 1,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.51x = 3,968,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,904.07/2,583.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.24

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