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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.76, 3,476.58 and 1,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.76, 3,476.58 and 1,084.54 is: 1,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.76 : 3,476.58 = 1,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.76/3,476.58 = 1,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.76x = 3,476.58 × 1,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.76x = 3,770,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,490.07/2,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.78

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