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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.34, 4,140.95 and 2,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.34, 4,140.95 and 2,583.39 is: 3,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.34 : 4,140.95 = 2,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.34/4,140.95 = 2,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.34x = 4,140.95 × 2,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.34x = 10,697,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,698.70/3,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.12

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