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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.33, 3,731.24 and 1,102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.33, 3,731.24 and 1,102.09 is: 1,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.33 : 3,731.24 = 1,102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.33/3,731.24 = 1,102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.33x = 3,731.24 × 1,102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.33x = 4,112,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,175.36/2,488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.58

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