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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.47, 2,882.09 and 1,156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.47, 2,882.09 and 1,156.97 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.47 : 2,882.09 = 1,156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.47/2,882.09 = 1,156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.47x = 2,882.09 × 1,156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.47x = 3,334,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,501.76/2,088.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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