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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.47, 3,474.71 and 1,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.47, 3,474.71 and 1,084.75 is: 1,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.47 : 3,474.71 = 1,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.47/3,474.71 = 1,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.47x = 3,474.71 × 1,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.47x = 3,769,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,197.50/2,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.13

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