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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.76, 3,133.62 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.76, 3,133.62 and 627.88 is: 941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.76 : 3,133.62 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.76/3,133.62 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.76x = 3,133.62 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.76x = 1,967,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,537.33/2,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.96

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