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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.81, 3,473.55 and 1,083.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.81, 3,473.55 and 1,083.55 is: 1,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.81 : 3,473.55 = 1,083.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.81/3,473.55 = 1,083.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.81x = 3,473.55 × 1,083.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.81x = 3,763,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,765.10/2,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.55

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