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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.39, 3,473.14 and 1,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.39, 3,473.14 and 1,083.27 is: 1,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.39 : 3,473.14 = 1,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.39/3,473.14 = 1,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.39x = 3,473.14 × 1,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.39x = 3,762,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,348.37/2,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.23

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