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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.99, 4,406.58 and 1,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.99, 4,406.58 and 1,088.82 is: 1,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.99 : 4,406.58 = 1,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.99/4,406.58 = 1,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.99x = 4,406.58 × 1,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.99x = 4,797,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,972.44/2,937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.08

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