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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.09, 2,308.32 and 1,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.09, 2,308.32 and 1,083.10 is: 1,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.09 : 2,308.32 = 1,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.09/2,308.32 = 1,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.09x = 2,308.32 × 1,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.09x = 2,500,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,141.39/1,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.22

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