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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.43, 2,881.19 and 1,380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.43, 2,881.19 and 1,380.65 is: 1,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.43 : 2,881.19 = 1,380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.43/2,881.19 = 1,380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.43x = 2,881.19 × 1,380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.43x = 3,977,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,904.02/2,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.74

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