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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.16, 3,128.18 and 991.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.16, 3,128.18 and 991.01 is: 1,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.16 : 3,128.18 = 991.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.16/3,128.18 = 991.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.16x = 3,128.18 × 991.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.16x = 3,100,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,052.71/2,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.59

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