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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.48, 5,881.38 and 2,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.48, 5,881.38 and 2,583.16 is: 3,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.48 : 5,881.38 = 2,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.48/5,881.38 = 2,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.48x = 5,881.38 × 2,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.48x = 15,192,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,545.56/4,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.09

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