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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.51, 3,499.61 and 1,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.51, 3,499.61 and 1,083.68 is: 1,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.51 : 3,499.61 = 1,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.51/3,499.61 = 1,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.51x = 3,499.61 × 1,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.51x = 3,792,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,439.87/2,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.91

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