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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.97, 4,008.24 and 2,583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.97, 4,008.24 and 2,583.45 is: 3,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.97 : 4,008.24 = 2,583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.97/4,008.24 = 2,583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.97x = 4,008.24 × 2,583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.97x = 10,355,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,087.63/2,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.53

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