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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.67, 3,133.20 and 856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.67, 3,133.20 and 856.06 is: 1,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.67 : 3,133.20 = 856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.67/3,133.20 = 856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.67x = 3,133.20 × 856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.67x = 2,682,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,207.19/2,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.17

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