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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.03, 2,881.01 and 1,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.03, 2,881.01 and 1,248.60 is: 1,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.03 : 2,881.01 = 1,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.03/2,881.01 = 1,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.03x = 2,881.01 × 1,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.03x = 3,597,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,222.84/2,088.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.78

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