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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.49, 3,133.41 and 702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.49, 3,133.41 and 702.46 is: 1,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.49 : 3,133.41 = 702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.49/3,133.41 = 702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.49x = 3,133.41 × 702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.49x = 2,201,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,095.19/2,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.92

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