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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.84, 2,882.55 and 1,205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.84, 2,882.55 and 1,205.13 is: 1,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.84 : 2,882.55 = 1,205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.84/2,882.55 = 1,205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.84x = 2,882.55 × 1,205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.84x = 3,473,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,847.48/2,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.05

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