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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.69, 2,882.69 and 1,192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.69, 2,882.69 and 1,192.74 is: 1,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.69 : 2,882.69 = 1,192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.69/2,882.69 = 1,192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.69x = 2,882.69 × 1,192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.69x = 3,438,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,299.67/2,088.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.15

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