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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.22, 4,024.83 and 1,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.22, 4,024.83 and 1,144.22 is: 1,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.22 : 4,024.83 = 1,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.22/4,024.83 = 1,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.22x = 4,024.83 × 1,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.22x = 4,605,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,270.86/2,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.33

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