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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.67, 3,132.76 and 627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.67, 3,132.76 and 627.83 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.67 : 3,132.76 = 627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.67/3,132.76 = 627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.67x = 3,132.76 × 627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.67x = 1,966,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,840.71/2,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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