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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.76, 3,133.02 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.76, 3,133.02 and 627.94 is: 941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.76 : 3,133.02 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.76/3,133.02 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.76x = 3,133.02 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.76x = 1,967,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,348.58/2,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.87

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