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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.53, 4,397.76 and 1,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.53, 4,397.76 and 1,083.15 is: 1,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.53 : 4,397.76 = 1,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.53/4,397.76 = 1,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.53x = 4,397.76 × 1,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.53x = 4,763,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,433.74/2,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.34

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