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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.46, 4,083.69 and 2,583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.46, 4,083.69 and 2,583.95 is: 3,875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.46 : 4,083.69 = 2,583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.46/4,083.69 = 2,583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.46x = 4,083.69 × 2,583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.46x = 10,552,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,050.78/2,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.93

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