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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.55, 2,882.21 and 1,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.55, 2,882.21 and 1,180.07 is: 1,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.55 : 2,882.21 = 1,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.55/2,882.21 = 1,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.55x = 2,882.21 × 1,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.55x = 3,401,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,209.55/2,088.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.50

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