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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.48, 2,881.62 and 1,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.48, 2,881.62 and 1,302.24 is: 1,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.48 : 2,881.62 = 1,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.48/2,881.62 = 1,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.48x = 2,881.62 × 1,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.48x = 3,752,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,560.83/2,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.79

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