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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.39, 3,474.64 and 1,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.39, 3,474.64 and 1,084.27 is: 1,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.39 : 3,474.64 = 1,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.39/3,474.64 = 1,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.39x = 3,474.64 × 1,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.39x = 3,767,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,447.91/2,317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.73

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