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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.86, 3,109.43 and 2,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.86, 3,109.43 and 2,057.72 is: 3,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.86 : 3,109.43 = 2,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.86/3,109.43 = 2,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.86x = 3,109.43 × 2,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.86x = 6,398,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,333.78/2,088.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.07

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