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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.72, 3,133.08 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.72, 3,133.08 and 628.02 is: 942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.72 : 3,133.08 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.72/3,133.08 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.72x = 3,133.08 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.72x = 1,967,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,636.90/2,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.03

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