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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.37, 3,707.14 and 1,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.37, 3,707.14 and 1,083.99 is: 1,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.37 : 3,707.14 = 1,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.37/3,707.14 = 1,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.37x = 3,707.14 × 1,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.37x = 4,018,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,502.69/2,471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.02

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