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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.15, 3,130.41 and 1,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.15, 3,130.41 and 1,046.70 is: 1,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.15 : 3,130.41 = 1,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.15/3,130.41 = 1,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.15x = 3,130.41 × 1,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.15x = 3,276,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,600.15/2,088.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.14

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