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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.96, 4,083.91 and 2,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.96, 4,083.91 and 2,584.29 is: 3,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.96 : 4,083.91 = 2,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.96/4,083.91 = 2,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.96x = 4,083.91 × 2,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.96x = 10,554,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554,007.77/2,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.88

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