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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.52, 4,407.54 and 1,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.52, 4,407.54 and 1,088.76 is: 1,633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.52 : 4,407.54 = 1,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.52/4,407.54 = 1,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.52x = 4,407.54 × 1,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.52x = 4,798,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,753.25/2,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.05

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