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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.15, 4,443.14 and 1,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.15, 4,443.14 and 1,088.10 is: 1,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.15 : 4,443.14 = 1,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.15/4,443.14 = 1,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.15x = 4,443.14 × 1,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.15x = 4,834,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,583.35/2,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.12

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