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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.96, 2,882.68 and 1,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.96, 2,882.68 and 1,157.48 is: 1,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.96 : 2,882.68 = 1,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.96/2,882.68 = 1,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.96x = 2,882.68 × 1,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.96x = 3,336,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,644.45/2,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.28

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