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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.24, 5,883.45 and 2,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.24, 5,883.45 and 2,583.72 is: 3,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.24 : 5,883.45 = 2,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.24/5,883.45 = 2,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.24x = 5,883.45 × 2,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.24x = 15,201,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,187.43/4,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.64

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