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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.55, 3,019.69 and 1,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.55, 3,019.69 and 1,088.76 is: 1,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.55 : 3,019.69 = 1,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.55/3,019.69 = 1,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.55x = 3,019.69 × 1,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.55x = 3,287,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,707.72/2,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.60

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