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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.59, 3,130.14 and 854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.59, 3,130.14 and 854.30 is: 1,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.59 : 3,130.14 = 854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.59/3,130.14 = 854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.59x = 3,130.14 × 854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.59x = 2,674,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,072.02/2,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.33

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