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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.22, 2,882.38 and 1,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.22, 2,882.38 and 1,204.60 is: 1,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.22 : 2,882.38 = 1,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.22/2,882.38 = 1,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.22x = 2,882.38 × 1,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.22x = 3,472,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,108.93/2,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.71

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