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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.80, 4,630.08 and 1,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.80, 4,630.08 and 1,357.12 is: 2,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.80 : 4,630.08 = 1,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.80/4,630.08 = 1,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.80x = 4,630.08 × 1,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.80x = 6,283,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,574.17/3,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.31

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