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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.69, 3,562.88 and 2,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.69, 3,562.88 and 2,211.90 is: 3,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.69 : 3,562.88 = 2,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.69/3,562.88 = 2,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.69x = 3,562.88 × 2,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.69x = 7,880,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,880,723.21/2,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.18

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