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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.32, 4,397.28 and 1,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.32, 4,397.28 and 1,083.56 is: 1,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.32 : 4,397.28 = 1,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.32/4,397.28 = 1,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.32x = 4,397.28 × 1,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.32x = 4,764,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,716.72/2,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.90

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