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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.36, 2,882.07 and 1,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.36, 2,882.07 and 1,204.32 is: 1,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.36 : 2,882.07 = 1,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.36/2,882.07 = 1,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.36x = 2,882.07 × 1,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.36x = 3,470,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,934.54/2,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.04

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