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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.52, 3,132.69 and 855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.52, 3,132.69 and 855.58 is: 1,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.52 : 3,132.69 = 855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.52/3,132.69 = 855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.52x = 3,132.69 × 855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.52x = 2,680,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,266.91/2,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.33

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