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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.02, 3,129.74 and 1,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.02, 3,129.74 and 1,266.07 is: 1,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.02 : 3,129.74 = 1,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.02/3,129.74 = 1,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.02x = 3,129.74 × 1,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.02x = 3,962,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,465.26/2,088.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.72

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