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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.88, 4,108.32 and 2,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.88, 4,108.32 and 2,488.32 is: 3,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.88 : 4,108.32 = 2,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.88/4,108.32 = 2,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.88x = 4,108.32 × 2,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.88x = 10,222,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222,814.82/2,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.48

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