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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.21, 3,817.95 and 1,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.21, 3,817.95 and 1,083.39 is: 1,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.21 : 3,817.95 = 1,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.21/3,817.95 = 1,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.21x = 3,817.95 × 1,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.21x = 4,136,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,328.85/2,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.78

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