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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.55, 3,475.64 and 1,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.55, 3,475.64 and 1,083.85 is: 1,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.55 : 3,475.64 = 1,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.55/3,475.64 = 1,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.55x = 3,475.64 × 1,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.55x = 3,767,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,066.43/2,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.85

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