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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.79, 3,131.33 and 789.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.79, 3,131.33 and 789.35 is: 1,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.79 : 3,131.33 = 789.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.79/3,131.33 = 789.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.79x = 3,131.33 × 789.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.79x = 2,471,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,695.73/2,088.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.32

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