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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.35, 3,472 and 1,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.35, 3,472 and 1,083.11 is: 1,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.35 : 3,472 = 1,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.35/3,472 = 1,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.35x = 3,472 × 1,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.35x = 3,760,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,557.92/2,315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.19

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