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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.13, 3,131.70 and 626.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.13, 3,131.70 and 626.89 is: 940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.13 : 3,131.70 = 626.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.13/3,131.70 = 626.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.13x = 3,131.70 × 626.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.13x = 1,963,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,231.41/2,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.19

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