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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.08, 5,088.44 and 1,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.08, 5,088.44 and 1,544.08 is: 2,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.08 : 5,088.44 = 1,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.08/5,088.44 = 1,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.08x = 5,088.44 × 1,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.08x = 7,856,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856,958.44/3,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.27

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