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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.43, 3,133.01 and 701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.43, 3,133.01 and 701.90 is: 1,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.43 : 3,133.01 = 701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.43/3,133.01 = 701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.43x = 3,133.01 × 701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.43x = 2,199,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,059.72/2,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.97

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