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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.67, 3,565.44 and 1,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.67, 3,565.44 and 1,404.75 is: 1,938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.67 : 3,565.44 = 1,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.67/3,565.44 = 1,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.67x = 3,565.44 × 1,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.67x = 5,008,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,551.84/2,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.54

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