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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.76, 3,473.67 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.76, 3,473.67 and 1,083 is: 1,624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.76 : 3,473.67 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.76/3,473.67 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.76x = 3,473.67 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.76x = 3,761,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,984.61/2,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.51

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