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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.72, 3,132.90 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.72, 3,132.90 and 628.20 is: 942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.72 : 3,132.90 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.72/3,132.90 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.72x = 3,132.90 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.72x = 1,968,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,087.78/2,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.25

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