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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.54, 3,089.52 and 1,088.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.54, 3,089.52 and 1,088.37 is: 1,631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.54 : 3,089.52 = 1,088.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.54/3,089.52 = 1,088.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.54x = 3,089.52 × 1,088.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.54x = 3,362,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,540.88/2,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.08

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