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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.07, 3,132.15 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.07, 3,132.15 and 701.45 is: 1,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.07 : 3,132.15 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.07/3,132.15 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.07x = 3,132.15 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.07x = 2,197,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,046.62/2,088.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.19

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