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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.27, 3,133.07 and 1,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.27, 3,133.07 and 1,256.24 is: 1,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.27 : 3,133.07 = 1,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.27/3,133.07 = 1,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.27x = 3,133.07 × 1,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.27x = 3,935,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,894.12/2,088.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.76

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