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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.85, 3,474.34 and 1,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.85, 3,474.34 and 1,084.22 is: 1,625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.85 : 3,474.34 = 1,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.85/3,474.34 = 1,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.85x = 3,474.34 × 1,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.85x = 3,766,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,947.96/2,317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.19

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