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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.83, 5,134.24 and 1,083.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.83, 5,134.24 and 1,083.07 is: 1,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.83 : 5,134.24 = 1,083.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.83/5,134.24 = 1,083.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.83x = 5,134.24 × 1,083.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.83x = 5,560,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,710.23/3,422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.59

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