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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.98, 3,876.58 and 2,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.98, 3,876.58 and 2,058.88 is: 3,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.98 : 3,876.58 = 2,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.98/3,876.58 = 2,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.98x = 3,876.58 × 2,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.98x = 7,981,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,413.03/2,583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.81

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