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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.55, 3,966.86 and 1,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.55, 3,966.86 and 1,083.47 is: 1,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.55 : 3,966.86 = 1,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.55/3,966.86 = 1,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.55x = 3,966.86 × 1,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.55x = 4,297,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,948.55/2,644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.21

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