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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.97, 2,882.13 and 1,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.97, 2,882.13 and 1,204.66 is: 1,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.97 : 2,882.13 = 1,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.97/2,882.13 = 1,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.97x = 2,882.13 × 1,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.97x = 3,471,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,986.73/2,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.06

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