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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.08, 3,132.44 and 991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.08, 3,132.44 and 991.84 is: 1,487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.08 : 3,132.44 = 991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.08/3,132.44 = 991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.08x = 3,132.44 × 991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.08x = 3,106,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,879.29/2,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.91

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