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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.25, 5,881.72 and 2,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.25, 5,881.72 and 2,583.44 is: 3,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.25 : 5,881.72 = 2,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.25/5,881.72 = 2,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.25x = 5,881.72 × 2,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.25x = 15,195,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,057.80/4,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.20

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