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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.59, 7,209.86 and 2,583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.59, 7,209.86 and 2,583.95 is: 3,872.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.59 : 7,209.86 = 2,583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.59/7,209.86 = 2,583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.59x = 7,209.86 × 2,583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.59x = 18,629,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629,942.23/4,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.69

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