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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.02, 3,573.18 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.02, 3,573.18 and 1,083.24 is: 1,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.02 : 3,573.18 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.02/3,573.18 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.02x = 3,573.18 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.02x = 3,870,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,611.50/2,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.25

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