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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.22, 4,396.69 and 1,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.22, 4,396.69 and 1,082.20 is: 1,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.22 : 4,396.69 = 1,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.22/4,396.69 = 1,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.22x = 4,396.69 × 1,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.22x = 4,758,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,097.92/2,931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.25

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