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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.75, 3,889.69 and 2,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.75, 3,889.69 and 2,354.12 is: 3,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.75 : 3,889.69 = 2,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.75/3,889.69 = 2,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.75x = 3,889.69 × 2,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.75x = 9,156,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,777.57/2,583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.99

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