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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.35, 5,883.71 and 2,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.35, 5,883.71 and 2,584.91 is: 3,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.35 : 5,883.71 = 2,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.35/5,883.71 = 2,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.35x = 5,883.71 × 2,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.35x = 15,208,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,862.60/4,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.35

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