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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.56, 3,133.90 and 993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.56, 3,133.90 and 993.04 is: 1,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.56 : 3,133.90 = 993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.56/3,133.90 = 993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.56x = 3,133.90 × 993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.56x = 3,112,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,088.06/2,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.06

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