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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.48, 4,052.72 and 2,583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.48, 4,052.72 and 2,583.63 is: 3,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.48 : 4,052.72 = 2,583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.48/4,052.72 = 2,583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.48x = 4,052.72 × 2,583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.48x = 10,470,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,735.43/2,938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.32

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