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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.96, 2,876.19 and 1,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.96, 2,876.19 and 1,773.57 is: 2,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.96 : 2,876.19 = 1,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.96/2,876.19 = 1,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.96x = 2,876.19 × 1,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.96x = 5,101,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,124.30/2,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.94

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