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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.88, 3,133.34 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.88, 3,133.34 and 549.88 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.88 : 3,133.34 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.88/3,133.34 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.88x = 3,133.34 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.88x = 1,722,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,961.00/2,088.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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