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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.37, 4,263.63 and 1,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.37, 4,263.63 and 1,088.96 is: 1,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.37 : 4,263.63 = 1,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.37/4,263.63 = 1,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.37x = 4,263.63 × 1,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.37x = 4,642,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,935.91/2,844.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.32

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