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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.96, 2,609.04 and 1,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.96, 2,609.04 and 1,088.92 is: 1,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.96 : 2,609.04 = 1,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.96/2,609.04 = 1,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.96x = 2,609.04 × 1,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.96x = 2,841,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,035.84/1,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.76

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