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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.54, 3,133.44 and 918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.54, 3,133.44 and 918.06 is: 1,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.54 : 3,133.44 = 918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.54/3,133.44 = 918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.54x = 3,133.44 × 918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.54x = 2,876,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,685.93/2,088.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.37

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