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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.75, 3,875.67 and 1,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.75, 3,875.67 and 1,044.75 is: 1,567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.75 : 3,875.67 = 1,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.75/3,875.67 = 1,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.75x = 3,875.67 × 1,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.75x = 4,049,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,106.23/2,583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.14

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