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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.54, 3,133.14 and 627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.54, 3,133.14 and 627.51 is: 941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.54 : 3,133.14 = 627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.54/3,133.14 = 627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.54x = 3,133.14 × 627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.54x = 1,966,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,076.68/2,088.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.36

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