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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.45, 2,882.06 and 1,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.45, 2,882.06 and 1,204.24 is: 1,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.45 : 2,882.06 = 1,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.45/2,882.06 = 1,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.45x = 2,882.06 × 1,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.45x = 3,470,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,691.93/2,088.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.85

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