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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.57, 2,882.04 and 1,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.57, 2,882.04 and 1,192.30 is: 1,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.57 : 2,882.04 = 1,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.57/2,882.04 = 1,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.57x = 2,882.04 × 1,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.57x = 3,436,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,266.48/2,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.27

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