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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.75, 3,475.17 and 1,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.75, 3,475.17 and 1,083.48 is: 1,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.75 : 3,475.17 = 1,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.75/3,475.17 = 1,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.75x = 3,475.17 × 1,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.75x = 3,765,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,277.19/2,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.24

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