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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.54, 3,873.69 and 1,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.54, 3,873.69 and 1,705.11 is: 2,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.54 : 3,873.69 = 1,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.54/3,873.69 = 1,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.54x = 3,873.69 × 1,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.54x = 6,605,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,067.56/2,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.60

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