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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.89, 3,823.94 and 1,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.89, 3,823.94 and 1,088.46 is: 1,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.89 : 3,823.94 = 1,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.89/3,823.94 = 1,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.89x = 3,823.94 × 1,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.89x = 4,162,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,208.45/2,548.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.95

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