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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.53, 3,132.96 and 701.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.53, 3,132.96 and 701.85 is: 1,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.53 : 3,132.96 = 701.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.53/3,132.96 = 701.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.53x = 3,132.96 × 701.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.53x = 2,198,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,877.09/2,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.84

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