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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.23, 3,967.72 and 1,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.23, 3,967.72 and 1,084.72 is: 1,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.23 : 3,967.72 = 1,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.23/3,967.72 = 1,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.23x = 3,967.72 × 1,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.23x = 4,303,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,865.24/2,645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.03

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