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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.33, 4,398.01 and 1,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.33, 4,398.01 and 1,084.31 is: 1,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.33 : 4,398.01 = 1,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.33/4,398.01 = 1,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.33x = 4,398.01 × 1,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.33x = 4,768,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,806.22/2,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.29

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