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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.90, 3,473.40 and 1,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.90, 3,473.40 and 1,083.66 is: 1,624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.90 : 3,473.40 = 1,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.90/3,473.40 = 1,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.90x = 3,473.40 × 1,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.90x = 3,763,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,984.64/2,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.58

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