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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.87, 2,881.37 and 1,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.87, 2,881.37 and 1,380.72 is: 1,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.87 : 2,881.37 = 1,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.87/2,881.37 = 1,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.87x = 2,881.37 × 1,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.87x = 3,978,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,365.19/2,088.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.55

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