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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088, 3,127.80 and 1,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088, 3,127.80 and 1,265.76 is: 1,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088 : 3,127.80 = 1,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088/3,127.80 = 1,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088x = 3,127.80 × 1,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088x = 3,959,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,044.13/2,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.09

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