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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.08, 3,023.40 and 1,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.08, 3,023.40 and 1,088.26 is: 1,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.08 : 3,023.40 = 1,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.08/3,023.40 = 1,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.08x = 3,023.40 × 1,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.08x = 3,290,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,245.28/2,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.25

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