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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.18, 3,276.07 and 1,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.18, 3,276.07 and 1,088.69 is: 1,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.18 : 3,276.07 = 1,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.18/3,276.07 = 1,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.18x = 3,276.07 × 1,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.18x = 3,566,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,605.55/2,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.18

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