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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.83, 3,132.74 and 919.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.83, 3,132.74 and 919.13 is: 1,378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.83 : 3,132.74 = 919.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.83/3,132.74 = 919.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.83x = 3,132.74 × 919.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.83x = 2,879,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,393.02/2,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.47

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