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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.88, 3,868.72 and 1,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.88, 3,868.72 and 1,804.66 is: 2,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.88 : 3,868.72 = 1,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.88/3,868.72 = 1,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.88x = 3,868.72 × 1,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.88x = 6,981,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,724.24/2,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.03

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