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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.25, 3,474.42 and 1,082.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.25, 3,474.42 and 1,082.98 is: 1,624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.25 : 3,474.42 = 1,082.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.25/3,474.42 = 1,082.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.25x = 3,474.42 × 1,082.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.25x = 3,762,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,727.37/2,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.49

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