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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.25, 3,941.42 and 1,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.25, 3,941.42 and 1,088.25 is: 1,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.25 : 3,941.42 = 1,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.25/3,941.42 = 1,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.25x = 3,941.42 × 1,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.25x = 4,289,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,244.87/2,627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.60

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