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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.48, 3,574.08 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.48, 3,574.08 and 1,083.96 is: 1,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.48 : 3,574.08 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.48/3,574.08 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.48x = 3,574.08 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.48x = 3,874,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,159.76/2,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.10

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