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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.81, 2,881.17 and 1,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.81, 2,881.17 and 1,303.29 is: 1,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.81 : 2,881.17 = 1,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.81/2,881.17 = 1,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.81x = 2,881.17 × 1,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.81x = 3,755,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,000.05/2,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.67

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