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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.67, 4,257.90 and 2,038.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.67, 4,257.90 and 2,038.91 is: 2,810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.67 : 4,257.90 = 2,038.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.67/4,257.90 = 2,038.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.67x = 4,257.90 × 2,038.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.67x = 8,681,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,453.60/3,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.75

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