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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.13, 3,133.05 and 992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.13, 3,133.05 and 992.20 is: 1,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.13 : 3,133.05 = 992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.13/3,133.05 = 992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.13x = 3,133.05 × 992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.13x = 3,108,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,612.21/2,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.71

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