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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.82, 3,573.95 and 1,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.82, 3,573.95 and 1,083.12 is: 1,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.82 : 3,573.95 = 1,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.82/3,573.95 = 1,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.82x = 3,573.95 × 1,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.82x = 3,871,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,011.31/2,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.23

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