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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.97, 3,823.65 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.97, 3,823.65 and 1,088.13 is: 1,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.97 : 3,823.65 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.97/3,823.65 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.97x = 3,823.65 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.97x = 4,160,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,628.27/2,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.28

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