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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.84, 3,714.72 and 1,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.84, 3,714.72 and 1,088.64 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.84 : 3,714.72 = 1,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.84/3,714.72 = 1,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.84x = 3,714.72 × 1,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.84x = 4,043,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,992.78/2,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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