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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.95, 4,095.99 and 1,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.95, 4,095.99 and 1,088.01 is: 1,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.95 : 4,095.99 = 1,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.95/4,095.99 = 1,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.95x = 4,095.99 × 1,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.95x = 4,456,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,478.08/2,731.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.24

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