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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.08, 2,881.56 and 1,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.08, 2,881.56 and 1,156.58 is: 1,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.08 : 2,881.56 = 1,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.08/2,881.56 = 1,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.08x = 2,881.56 × 1,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.08x = 3,332,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,754.66/2,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.09

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