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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.58, 4,264.88 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.58, 4,264.88 and 1,088.13 is: 1,632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.58 : 4,264.88 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.58/4,264.88 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.58x = 4,264.88 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.58x = 4,640,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,738.43/2,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.01

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