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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.77, 3,193.83 and 1,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.77, 3,193.83 and 1,088.55 is: 1,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.77 : 3,193.83 = 1,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.77/3,193.83 = 1,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.77x = 3,193.83 × 1,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.77x = 3,476,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,643.65/2,128.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.17

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