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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.76, 3,575.34 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.76, 3,575.34 and 1,083.96 is: 1,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.76 : 3,575.34 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.76/3,575.34 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.76x = 3,575.34 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.76x = 3,875,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,525.55/2,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.49

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