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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.78, 4,632.68 and 1,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.78, 4,632.68 and 1,008.77 is: 1,512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.78 : 4,632.68 = 1,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.78/4,632.68 = 1,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.78x = 4,632.68 × 1,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.78x = 4,673,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,300.39/3,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.99

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