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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.71, 3,878.69 and 1,353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.71, 3,878.69 and 1,353.11 is: 2,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.71 : 3,878.69 = 1,353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.71/3,878.69 = 1,353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.71x = 3,878.69 × 1,353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.71x = 5,248,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,268.07/2,584.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.51

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