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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,362.96 and 1,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,362.96 and 1,088 is: 1,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,362.96 = 1,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,362.96 = 1,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,362.96 × 1,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 3,658,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,900.48/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.19

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