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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.90, 3,129.30 and 1,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.90, 3,129.30 and 1,162.80 is: 1,741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.90 : 3,129.30 = 1,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.90/3,129.30 = 1,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.90x = 3,129.30 × 1,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.90x = 3,638,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,750.04/2,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.95

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