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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.88, 4,264.44 and 1,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.88, 4,264.44 and 1,088.96 is: 1,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.88 : 4,264.44 = 1,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.88/4,264.44 = 1,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.88x = 4,264.44 × 1,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.88x = 4,643,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,804.58/2,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.91

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