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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.66, 4,011.81 and 2,583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.66, 4,011.81 and 2,583.66 is: 3,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.66 : 4,011.81 = 2,583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.66/4,011.81 = 2,583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.66x = 4,011.81 × 2,583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.66x = 10,365,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365,153.02/2,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.48

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