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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.63, 3,132.96 and 627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.63, 3,132.96 and 627.79 is: 941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.63 : 3,132.96 = 627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.63/3,132.96 = 627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.63x = 3,132.96 × 627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.63x = 1,966,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,840.96/2,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.69

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