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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.93, 3,571.05 and 1,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.93, 3,571.05 and 1,954.26 is: 2,700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.93 : 3,571.05 = 1,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.93/3,571.05 = 1,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.93x = 3,571.05 × 1,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.93x = 6,978,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,767.50/2,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.83

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