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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.47, 4,407.57 and 1,088.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.47, 4,407.57 and 1,088.79 is: 1,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.47 : 4,407.57 = 1,088.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.47/4,407.57 = 1,088.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.47x = 4,407.57 × 1,088.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.47x = 4,798,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,918.14/2,938.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.13

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