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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.60, 3,934.44 and 1,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.60, 3,934.44 and 1,084.08 is: 1,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.60 : 3,934.44 = 1,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.60/3,934.44 = 1,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.60x = 3,934.44 × 1,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.60x = 4,265,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,247.72/2,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.72

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