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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088, 3,132.32 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088, 3,132.32 and 627.12 is: 940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088 : 3,132.32 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088/3,132.32 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088x = 3,132.32 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088x = 1,964,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,337.38/2,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.77

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