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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.26 and 1,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.26 and 1,088.44 is: 1,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.52 : 3,277.26 = 1,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.52/3,277.26 = 1,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.52x = 3,277.26 × 1,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.52x = 3,567,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,100.87/2,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.90

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