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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.45, 3,131.87 and 855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.45, 3,131.87 and 855.63 is: 1,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.45 : 3,131.87 = 855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.45/3,131.87 = 855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.45x = 3,131.87 × 855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.45x = 2,679,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,717.65/2,088.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.11

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