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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.73, 3,874.90 and 1,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.73, 3,874.90 and 1,122.53 is: 1,683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.73 : 3,874.90 = 1,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.73/3,874.90 = 1,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.73x = 3,874.90 × 1,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.73x = 4,349,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,691.50/2,583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.49

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