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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.69, 4,004.58 and 1,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.69, 4,004.58 and 1,088.01 is: 1,631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.69 : 4,004.58 = 1,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.69/4,004.58 = 1,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.69x = 4,004.58 × 1,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.69x = 4,357,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,023.09/2,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.42

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