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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.42, 3,132.58 and 627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.42, 3,132.58 and 627.47 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.42 : 3,132.58 = 627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.42/3,132.58 = 627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.42x = 3,132.58 × 627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.42x = 1,965,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,599.97/2,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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