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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.27, 3,131.87 and 627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.27, 3,131.87 and 627.26 is: 940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.27 : 3,131.87 = 627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.27/3,131.87 = 627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.27x = 3,131.87 × 627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.27x = 1,964,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,477.98/2,088.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.72

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