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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.65, 4,782.35 and 2,583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.65, 4,782.35 and 2,583.37 is: 3,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.65 : 4,782.35 = 2,583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.65/4,782.35 = 2,583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.65x = 4,782.35 × 2,583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.65x = 12,354,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,354,566.60/3,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.89

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