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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.52, 2,882.16 and 1,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.52, 2,882.16 and 1,204.28 is: 1,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.52 : 2,882.16 = 1,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.52/2,882.16 = 1,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.52x = 2,882.16 × 1,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.52x = 3,470,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,927.64/2,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.91

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