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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.68, 4,634.48 and 1,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.68, 4,634.48 and 1,549.68 is: 2,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.68 : 4,634.48 = 1,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.68/4,634.48 = 1,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.68x = 4,634.48 × 1,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.68x = 7,181,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,960.97/3,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.25

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