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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.53, 2,880.81 and 1,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.53, 2,880.81 and 1,341.30 is: 1,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.53 : 2,880.81 = 1,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.53/2,880.81 = 1,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.53x = 2,880.81 × 1,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.53x = 3,864,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,030.45/2,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.12

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