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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.72, 2,882.44 and 1,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.72, 2,882.44 and 1,157.22 is: 1,596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.72 : 2,882.44 = 1,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.72/2,882.44 = 1,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.72x = 2,882.44 × 1,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.72x = 3,335,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,617.22/2,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.97

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