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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.84, 3,816.16 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.84, 3,816.16 and 1,083 is: 1,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.84 : 3,816.16 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.84/3,816.16 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.84x = 3,816.16 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.84x = 4,132,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,901.28/2,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.67

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