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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.71, 3,133.45 and 1,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.71, 3,133.45 and 1,049.43 is: 1,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.71 : 3,133.45 = 1,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.71/3,133.45 = 1,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.71x = 3,133.45 × 1,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.71x = 3,288,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,333.81/2,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.34

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