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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.88, 4,396.83 and 1,083.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.88, 4,396.83 and 1,083.21 is: 1,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.88 : 4,396.83 = 1,083.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.88/4,396.83 = 1,083.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.88x = 4,396.83 × 1,083.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.88x = 4,762,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,690.22/2,933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.34

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