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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.82, 3,871.07 and 1,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.82, 3,871.07 and 1,413.06 is: 2,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.82 : 3,871.07 = 1,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.82/3,871.07 = 1,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.82x = 3,871.07 × 1,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.82x = 5,470,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,047.11/2,584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.22

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