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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.80, 3,964.70 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.80, 3,964.70 and 1,082.96 is: 1,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.80 : 3,964.70 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.80/3,964.70 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.80x = 3,964.70 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.80x = 4,293,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,611.51/2,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.03

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