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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.26, 5,521.91 and 2,583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.26, 5,521.91 and 2,583.78 is: 3,567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.26 : 5,521.91 = 2,583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.26/5,521.91 = 2,583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.26x = 5,521.91 × 2,583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.26x = 14,267,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,400.62/3,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.51

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