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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.56, 3,473.37 and 1,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.56, 3,473.37 and 1,082.06 is: 1,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.56 : 3,473.37 = 1,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.56/3,473.37 = 1,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.56x = 3,473.37 × 1,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.56x = 3,758,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,394.74/2,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.81

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