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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.56, 3,131.76 and 935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.56, 3,131.76 and 935.12 is: 1,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.56 : 3,131.76 = 935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.56/3,131.76 = 935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.56x = 3,131.76 × 935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.56x = 2,928,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,571.41/2,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.20

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