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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.90, 2,882.58 and 1,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.90, 2,882.58 and 1,204.72 is: 1,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.90 : 2,882.58 = 1,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.90/2,882.58 = 1,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.90x = 2,882.58 × 1,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.90x = 3,472,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,701.78/2,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.45

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