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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.94, 4,213.50 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.94, 4,213.50 and 2,583 is: 3,561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.94 : 4,213.50 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.94/4,213.50 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.94x = 4,213.50 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.94x = 10,883,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,883,470.50/3,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.41

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