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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.32, 3,388.16 and 1,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.32, 3,388.16 and 1,088.60 is: 1,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.32 : 3,388.16 = 1,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.32/3,388.16 = 1,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.32x = 3,388.16 × 1,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.32x = 3,688,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,350.98/2,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.78

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