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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.35, 3,972.38 and 1,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.35, 3,972.38 and 1,088.55 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.35 : 3,972.38 = 1,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.35/3,972.38 = 1,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.35x = 3,972.38 × 1,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.35x = 4,324,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,128.81/2,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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