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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.89, 5,103.96 and 2,583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.89, 5,103.96 and 2,583.79 is: 3,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.89 : 5,103.96 = 2,583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.89/5,103.96 = 2,583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.89x = 5,103.96 × 2,583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.89x = 13,187,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187,560.81/3,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.50

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