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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.92, 3,732.37 and 1,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.92, 3,732.37 and 1,083.44 is: 1,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.92 : 3,732.37 = 1,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.92/3,732.37 = 1,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.92x = 3,732.37 × 1,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.92x = 4,043,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,777.58/2,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.71

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