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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.22, 3,131.54 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.22, 3,131.54 and 626.88 is: 940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.22 : 3,131.54 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.22/3,131.54 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.22x = 3,131.54 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.22x = 1,963,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,099.80/2,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.08

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