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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.08, 3,736.83 and 2,388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.08, 3,736.83 and 2,388.36 is: 3,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.08 : 3,736.83 = 2,388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.08/3,736.83 = 2,388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.08x = 3,736.83 × 2,388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.08x = 8,924,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,895.30/2,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.06

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