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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.18, 3,019.37 and 1,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.18, 3,019.37 and 1,088.57 is: 1,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.18 : 3,019.37 = 1,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.18/3,019.37 = 1,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.18x = 3,019.37 × 1,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.18x = 3,286,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,775.06/2,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.63

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