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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.70, 4,430.70 and 2,583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.70, 4,430.70 and 2,583.90 is: 3,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.70 : 4,430.70 = 2,583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.70/4,430.70 = 2,583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.70x = 4,430.70 × 2,583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.70x = 11,448,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448,485.73/3,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.18

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