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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.82, 3,609.22 and 1,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.82, 3,609.22 and 1,088.94 is: 1,633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.82 : 3,609.22 = 1,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.82/3,609.22 = 1,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.82x = 3,609.22 × 1,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.82x = 3,930,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,224.03/2,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.63

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