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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.76, 5,848.88 and 2,583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.76, 5,848.88 and 2,583.84 is: 3,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.76 : 5,848.88 = 2,583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.76/5,848.88 = 2,583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.76x = 5,848.88 × 2,583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.76x = 15,112,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,570.10/3,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.30

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