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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.48, 3,133.17 and 627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.48, 3,133.17 and 627.51 is: 941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.48 : 3,133.17 = 627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.48/3,133.17 = 627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.48x = 3,133.17 × 627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.48x = 1,966,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,095.51/2,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.40

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