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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.54, 3,132.47 and 772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.54, 3,132.47 and 772.91 is: 1,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.54 : 3,132.47 = 772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.54/3,132.47 = 772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.54x = 3,132.47 × 772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.54x = 2,421,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,113.52/2,088.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.24

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