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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.72, 4,911.70 and 1,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.72, 4,911.70 and 1,083.86 is: 1,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.72 : 4,911.70 = 1,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.72/4,911.70 = 1,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.72x = 4,911.70 × 1,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.72x = 5,323,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,595.16/3,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.17

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