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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.62, 2,444.78 and 1,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.62, 2,444.78 and 1,083.11 is: 1,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.62 : 2,444.78 = 1,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.62/2,444.78 = 1,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.62x = 2,444.78 × 1,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.62x = 2,647,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,956.15/1,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.90

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