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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.56, 3,705.83 and 1,082.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.56, 3,705.83 and 1,082.97 is: 1,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.56 : 3,705.83 = 1,082.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.56/3,705.83 = 1,082.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.56x = 3,705.83 × 1,082.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.56x = 4,013,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,297.30/2,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.11

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