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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.79, 3,134.45 and 1,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.79, 3,134.45 and 1,213 is: 1,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.79 : 3,134.45 = 1,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.79/3,134.45 = 1,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.79x = 3,134.45 × 1,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.79x = 3,802,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,087.85/2,088.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.23

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