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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.80, 2,882.92 and 1,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.80, 2,882.92 and 1,204.48 is: 1,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.80 : 2,882.92 = 1,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.80/2,882.92 = 1,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.80x = 2,882.92 × 1,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.80x = 3,472,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,419.48/2,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.40

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