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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.33, 3,132.55 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.33, 3,132.55 and 701.69 is: 1,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.33 : 3,132.55 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.33/3,132.55 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.33x = 3,132.55 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.33x = 2,198,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,071.06/2,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.55

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