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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.14, 3,942.48 and 1,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.14, 3,942.48 and 1,088.14 is: 1,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.14 : 3,942.48 = 1,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.14/3,942.48 = 1,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.14x = 3,942.48 × 1,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.14x = 4,289,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,970.19/2,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.94

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