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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.79, 4,659.69 and 2,583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.79, 4,659.69 and 2,583.05 is: 3,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.79 : 4,659.69 = 2,583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.79/4,659.69 = 2,583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.79x = 4,659.69 × 2,583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.79x = 12,036,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036,212.25/3,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.16

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