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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.82, 3,580.50 and 1,088.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.82, 3,580.50 and 1,088.66 is: 1,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.82 : 3,580.50 = 1,088.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.82/3,580.50 = 1,088.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.82x = 3,580.50 × 1,088.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.82x = 3,897,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,947.13/2,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.11

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