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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.67, 3,472.03 and 1,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.67, 3,472.03 and 1,083.48 is: 1,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.67 : 3,472.03 = 1,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.67/3,472.03 = 1,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.67x = 3,472.03 × 1,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.67x = 3,761,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,875.06/2,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.53

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