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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.08, 2,881.18 and 1,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.08, 2,881.18 and 1,203.92 is: 1,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.08 : 2,881.18 = 1,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.08/2,881.18 = 1,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.08x = 2,881.18 × 1,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.08x = 3,468,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,710.23/2,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.20

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