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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.01, 3,875.61 and 1,122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.01, 3,875.61 and 1,122.77 is: 1,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.01 : 3,875.61 = 1,122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.01/3,875.61 = 1,122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.01x = 3,875.61 × 1,122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.01x = 4,351,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,418.64/2,584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.98

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