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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.50, 3,132.76 and 856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.50, 3,132.76 and 856.03 is: 1,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.50 : 3,132.76 = 856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.50/3,132.76 = 856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.50x = 3,132.76 × 856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.50x = 2,681,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,736.54/2,088.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.05

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