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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.46, 2,882.40 and 1,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.46, 2,882.40 and 1,204.54 is: 1,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.46 : 2,882.40 = 1,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.46/2,882.40 = 1,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.46x = 2,882.40 × 1,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.46x = 3,471,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,966.10/2,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.45

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