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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.20, 3,965.76 and 1,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.20, 3,965.76 and 1,083.84 is: 1,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.20 : 3,965.76 = 1,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.20/3,965.76 = 1,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.20x = 3,965.76 × 1,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.20x = 4,298,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,249.32/2,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.54

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