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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.62, 3,875.97 and 1,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.62, 3,875.97 and 1,350.70 is: 2,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.62 : 3,875.97 = 1,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.62/3,875.97 = 1,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.62x = 3,875.97 × 1,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.62x = 5,235,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,262.99/2,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.33

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