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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.33, 2,881.84 and 1,144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.33, 2,881.84 and 1,144.07 is: 1,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.33 : 2,881.84 = 1,144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.33/2,881.84 = 1,144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.33x = 2,881.84 × 1,144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.33x = 3,297,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,026.69/2,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.79

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