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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.89, 4,633.61 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.89, 4,633.61 and 1,008.81 is: 1,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.89 : 4,633.61 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.89/4,633.61 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.89x = 4,633.61 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.89x = 4,674,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,427.06/3,088.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.30

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