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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.14, 3,574.56 and 1,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.14, 3,574.56 and 1,083.66 is: 1,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.14 : 3,574.56 = 1,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.14/3,574.56 = 1,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.14x = 3,574.56 × 1,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.14x = 3,873,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,607.69/2,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.10

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