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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,386.88 and 1,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,386.88 and 1,088.64 is: 1,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,386.88 = 1,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,386.88 = 1,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,386.88 × 1,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 3,687,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,093.04/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.92

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