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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.97, 3,871.09 and 1,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.97, 3,871.09 and 1,286.35 is: 1,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.97 : 3,871.09 = 1,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.97/3,871.09 = 1,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.97x = 3,871.09 × 1,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.97x = 4,979,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,576.62/2,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.10

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