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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.93, 3,876.30 and 2,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.93, 3,876.30 and 2,443.89 is: 3,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.93 : 3,876.30 = 2,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.93/3,876.30 = 2,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.93x = 3,876.30 × 2,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.93x = 9,473,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,250.81/2,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.22

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