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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.89, 4,745.35 and 1,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.89, 4,745.35 and 1,083.41 is: 1,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.89 : 4,745.35 = 1,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.89/4,745.35 = 1,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.89x = 4,745.35 × 1,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.89x = 5,141,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,168.80/3,163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.95

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