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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.62, 3,152.56 and 2,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.62, 3,152.56 and 2,088.62 is: 3,152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.62 : 3,152.56 = 2,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.62/3,152.56 = 2,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.62x = 3,152.56 × 2,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.62x = 6,584,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,489.42/2,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.56

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