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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.03, 3,572.58 and 1,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.03, 3,572.58 and 1,083.18 is: 1,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.03 : 3,572.58 = 1,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.03/3,572.58 = 1,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.03x = 3,572.58 × 1,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.03x = 3,869,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,747.20/2,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.56

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