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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.94, 2,882.34 and 1,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.94, 2,882.34 and 1,302.52 is: 1,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.94 : 2,882.34 = 1,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.94/2,882.34 = 1,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.94x = 2,882.34 × 1,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.94x = 3,754,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,305.50/2,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.23

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