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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.87, 3,133.67 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.87, 3,133.67 and 702.34 is: 1,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.87 : 3,133.67 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.87/3,133.67 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.87x = 3,133.67 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.87x = 2,200,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,898.28/2,088.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.63

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