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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.95, 3,873.61 and 939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.95, 3,873.61 and 939.33 is: 1,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.95 : 3,873.61 = 939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.95/3,873.61 = 939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.95x = 3,873.61 × 939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.95x = 3,638,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,613.78/2,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.16

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