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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.88, 3,933.06 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.88, 3,933.06 and 1,083 is: 1,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.88 : 3,933.06 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.88/3,933.06 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.88x = 3,933.06 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.88x = 4,259,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,503.98/2,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.60

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