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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.60, 3,932.94 and 1,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.60, 3,932.94 and 1,083.08 is: 1,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.60 : 3,932.94 = 1,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.60/3,932.94 = 1,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.60x = 3,932.94 × 1,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.60x = 4,259,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,688.66/2,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.22

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