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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.64, 3,876.20 and 1,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.64, 3,876.20 and 1,022.68 is: 1,534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.64 : 3,876.20 = 1,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.64/3,876.20 = 1,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.64x = 3,876.20 × 1,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.64x = 3,964,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,112.22/2,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.31

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