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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.80, 3,607.07 and 1,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.80, 3,607.07 and 1,088.24 is: 1,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.80 : 3,607.07 = 1,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.80/3,607.07 = 1,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.80x = 3,607.07 × 1,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.80x = 3,925,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,334.38/2,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.29

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