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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.30, 3,274.63 and 1,088.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.30, 3,274.63 and 1,088.37 is: 1,631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.30 : 3,274.63 = 1,088.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.30/3,274.63 = 1,088.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.30x = 3,274.63 × 1,088.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.30x = 3,564,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,006.33/2,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.65

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