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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.70, 4,632.46 and 1,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.70, 4,632.46 and 1,008.94 is: 1,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.70 : 4,632.46 = 1,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.70/4,632.46 = 1,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.70x = 4,632.46 × 1,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.70x = 4,673,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,874.19/3,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.22

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