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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.37, 3,473.57 and 1,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.37, 3,473.57 and 1,082.11 is: 1,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.37 : 3,473.57 = 1,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.37/3,473.57 = 1,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.37x = 3,473.57 × 1,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.37x = 3,758,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,783.85/2,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.40

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