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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.65, 3,973.10 and 1,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.65, 3,973.10 and 1,088.40 is: 1,633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.65 : 3,973.10 = 1,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.65/3,973.10 = 1,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.65x = 3,973.10 × 1,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.65x = 4,324,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,316.60/2,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.27

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