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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.86, 3,868.92 and 2,060.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.86, 3,868.92 and 2,060.37 is: 3,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.86 : 3,868.92 = 2,060.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.86/3,868.92 = 2,060.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.86x = 3,868.92 × 2,060.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.86x = 7,971,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,406.70/2,583.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.08

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