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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.81, 4,713.38 and 1,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.81, 4,713.38 and 1,088.81 is: 1,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.81 : 4,713.38 = 1,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.81/4,713.38 = 1,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.81x = 4,713.38 × 1,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.81x = 5,131,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,985.70/3,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.97

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