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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.82, 3,145.43 and 1,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.82, 3,145.43 and 1,544.84 is: 2,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.82 : 3,145.43 = 1,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.82/3,145.43 = 1,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.82x = 3,145.43 × 1,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.82x = 4,859,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,186.08/2,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.28

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