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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.31, 2,471.41 and 1,083.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.31, 2,471.41 and 1,083.37 is: 1,494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.31 : 2,471.41 = 1,083.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.31/2,471.41 = 1,083.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.31x = 2,471.41 × 1,083.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.31x = 2,677,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,442.56/1,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.69

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