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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.63, 3,875.13 and 939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.63, 3,875.13 and 939.12 is: 1,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.63 : 3,875.13 = 939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.63/3,875.13 = 939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.63x = 3,875.13 × 939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.63x = 3,639,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,212.09/2,583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.57

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