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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.10, 2,881.57 and 1,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.10, 2,881.57 and 1,156.60 is: 1,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.10 : 2,881.57 = 1,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.10/2,881.57 = 1,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.10x = 2,881.57 × 1,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.10x = 3,332,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,823.86/2,088.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.10

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