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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.96, 3,606.81 and 1,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.96, 3,606.81 and 1,088.20 is: 1,632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.96 : 3,606.81 = 1,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.96/3,606.81 = 1,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.96x = 3,606.81 × 1,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.96x = 3,924,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,930.64/2,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.01

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