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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.98, 2,881.82 and 1,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.98, 2,881.82 and 1,204.46 is: 1,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.98 : 2,881.82 = 1,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.98/2,881.82 = 1,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.98x = 2,881.82 × 1,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.98x = 3,471,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,030.89/2,088.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.59

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