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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.02, 2,881.34 and 1,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.02, 2,881.34 and 1,191.94 is: 1,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.02 : 2,881.34 = 1,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.02/2,881.34 = 1,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.02x = 2,881.34 × 1,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.02x = 3,434,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,384.40/2,088.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.80

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