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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.18, 2,881.44 and 1,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.18, 2,881.44 and 1,203.93 is: 1,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.18 : 2,881.44 = 1,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.18/2,881.44 = 1,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.18x = 2,881.44 × 1,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.18x = 3,469,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,052.06/2,088.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.28

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