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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.33, 3,113.80 and 2,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.33, 3,113.80 and 2,051.43 is: 3,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.33 : 3,113.80 = 2,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.33/3,113.80 = 2,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.33x = 3,113.80 × 2,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.33x = 6,387,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,737.61/2,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.78

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