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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.68, 4,623.36 and 1,135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.68, 4,623.36 and 1,135.63 is: 1,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.68 : 4,623.36 = 1,135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.68/4,623.36 = 1,135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.68x = 4,623.36 × 1,135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.68x = 5,250,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,426.32/3,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.65

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