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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.06, 3,355.47 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.06, 3,355.47 and 1,083 is: 1,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.06 : 3,355.47 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.06/3,355.47 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.06x = 3,355.47 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.06x = 3,633,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,974.01/2,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.72

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