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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.36, 4,397.22 and 1,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.36, 4,397.22 and 1,083.16 is: 1,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.36 : 4,397.22 = 1,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.36/4,397.22 = 1,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.36x = 4,397.22 × 1,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.36x = 4,762,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,892.82/2,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.25

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