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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.38, 2,882.90 and 1,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.38, 2,882.90 and 1,380.66 is: 1,905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.38 : 2,882.90 = 1,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.38/2,882.90 = 1,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.38x = 2,882.90 × 1,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.38x = 3,980,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,304.71/2,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.93

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