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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.08, 3,282.64 and 1,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.08, 3,282.64 and 1,033.52 is: 1,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.08 : 3,282.64 = 1,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.08/3,282.64 = 1,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.08x = 3,282.64 × 1,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.08x = 3,392,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,674.09/2,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.53

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