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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.43, 4,399.37 and 1,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.43, 4,399.37 and 1,085.08 is: 1,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.43 : 4,399.37 = 1,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.43/4,399.37 = 1,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.43x = 4,399.37 × 1,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.43x = 4,773,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,646.40/2,933.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.33

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