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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.34, 3,970.98 and 1,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.34, 3,970.98 and 1,088.06 is: 1,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.34 : 3,970.98 = 1,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.34/3,970.98 = 1,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.34x = 3,970.98 × 1,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.34x = 4,320,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,664.50/2,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.08

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