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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.32, 3,973.36 and 1,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.32, 3,973.36 and 1,088.92 is: 1,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.32 : 3,973.36 = 1,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.32/3,973.36 = 1,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.32x = 3,973.36 × 1,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.32x = 4,326,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,671.17/2,649.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.13

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