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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.58, 5,763.35 and 2,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.58, 5,763.35 and 2,583.09 is: 3,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.58 : 5,763.35 = 2,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.58/5,763.35 = 2,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.58x = 5,763.35 × 2,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.58x = 14,887,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,258.21/4,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.61

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