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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.47, 3,477.71 and 1,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.47, 3,477.71 and 1,086.75 is: 1,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.47 : 3,477.71 = 1,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.47/3,477.71 = 1,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.47x = 3,477.71 × 1,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.47x = 3,779,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,401.34/2,318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.13

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