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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.83, 3,972.81 and 1,089.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.83, 3,972.81 and 1,089.07 is: 1,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.83 : 3,972.81 = 1,089.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.83/3,972.81 = 1,089.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.83x = 3,972.81 × 1,089.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.83x = 4,326,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,662.34/2,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.19

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