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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.89, 2,882.94 and 1,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.89, 2,882.94 and 1,371.69 is: 1,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.89 : 2,882.94 = 1,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.89/2,882.94 = 1,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.89x = 2,882.94 × 1,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.89x = 3,954,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,493.11/2,088.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.11

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