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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.95, 2,454.80 and 1,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.95, 2,454.80 and 1,088.39 is: 1,633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.95 : 2,454.80 = 1,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.95/2,454.80 = 1,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.95x = 2,454.80 × 1,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.95x = 2,671,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,762.06/1,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.16

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