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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.52, 3,018.96 and 1,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.52, 3,018.96 and 1,088.08 is: 1,630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.52 : 3,018.96 = 1,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.52/3,018.96 = 1,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.52x = 3,018.96 × 1,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.52x = 3,284,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,854.90/2,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.59

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