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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.36, 3,907.57 and 2,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.36, 3,907.57 and 2,088.09 is: 2,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.36 : 3,907.57 = 2,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.36/3,907.57 = 2,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.36x = 3,907.57 × 2,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.36x = 8,159,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,327.86/2,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.75

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