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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.81, 2,272.77 and 1,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.81, 2,272.77 and 1,088.71 is: 1,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.81 : 2,272.77 = 1,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.81/2,272.77 = 1,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.81x = 2,272.77 × 1,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.81x = 2,474,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,381.74/1,647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.62

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