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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.12, 3,131.13 and 855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.12, 3,131.13 and 855.03 is: 1,282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.12 : 3,131.13 = 855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.12/3,131.13 = 855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.12x = 3,131.13 × 855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.12x = 2,677,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,210.08/2,088.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.12

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