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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.72, 3,572.19 and 1,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.72, 3,572.19 and 1,082.67 is: 1,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.72 : 3,572.19 = 1,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.72/3,572.19 = 1,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.72x = 3,572.19 × 1,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.72x = 3,867,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,502.95/2,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.15

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