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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.28, 2,881.96 and 1,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.28, 2,881.96 and 1,204.14 is: 1,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.28 : 2,881.96 = 1,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.28/2,881.96 = 1,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.28x = 2,881.96 × 1,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.28x = 3,470,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,280.30/2,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.79

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