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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.76, 4,398.53 and 1,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.76, 4,398.53 and 1,083.94 is: 1,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.76 : 4,398.53 = 1,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.76/4,398.53 = 1,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.76x = 4,398.53 × 1,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.76x = 4,767,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,726.19/2,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.68

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