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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.88, 4,397.88 and 1,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.88, 4,397.88 and 1,083.16 is: 1,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.88 : 4,397.88 = 1,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.88/4,397.88 = 1,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.88x = 4,397.88 × 1,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.88x = 4,763,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,607.70/2,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.76

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