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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.24, 3,132.36 and 1,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.24, 3,132.36 and 1,048.20 is: 1,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.24 : 3,132.36 = 1,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.24/3,132.36 = 1,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.24x = 3,132.36 × 1,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.24x = 3,283,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,339.75/2,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.30

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