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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.16, 3,712.04 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.16, 3,712.04 and 1,088.13 is: 1,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.16 : 3,712.04 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.16/3,712.04 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.16x = 3,712.04 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.16x = 4,039,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,200.77/2,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.90

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