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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.63, 3,565.41 and 1,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.63, 3,565.41 and 1,404.70 is: 1,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.63 : 3,565.41 = 1,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.63/3,565.41 = 1,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.63x = 3,565.41 × 1,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.63x = 5,008,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,331.43/2,583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.49

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