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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.69, 3,869.39 and 1,411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.69, 3,869.39 and 1,411.95 is: 2,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.69 : 3,869.39 = 1,411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.69/3,869.39 = 1,411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.69x = 3,869.39 × 1,411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.69x = 5,463,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463,378.15/2,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.56

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