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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.87, 3,876.41 and 1,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.87, 3,876.41 and 1,413.55 is: 2,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.87 : 3,876.41 = 1,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.87/3,876.41 = 1,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.87x = 3,876.41 × 1,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.87x = 5,479,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,499.36/2,583.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.66

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