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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.42, 3,131.72 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.42, 3,131.72 and 627.30 is: 940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.42 : 3,131.72 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.42/3,131.72 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.42x = 3,131.72 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.42x = 1,964,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,527.96/2,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.68

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