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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.44, 3,249.88 and 2,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.44, 3,249.88 and 2,088.84 is: 3,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.44 : 3,249.88 = 2,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.44/3,249.88 = 2,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.44x = 3,249.88 × 2,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.44x = 6,788,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,479.34/2,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.37

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