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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.75, 3,574.97 and 2,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.75, 3,574.97 and 2,252.87 is: 3,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.75 : 3,574.97 = 2,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.75/3,574.97 = 2,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.75x = 3,574.97 × 2,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.75x = 8,053,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,913.52/2,583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.14

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