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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.57, 2,882.22 and 1,157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.57, 2,882.22 and 1,157.07 is: 1,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.57 : 2,882.22 = 1,157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.57/2,882.22 = 1,157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.57x = 2,882.22 × 1,157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.57x = 3,334,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,930.30/2,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.75

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