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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.90, 3,131.94 and 918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.90, 3,131.94 and 918.90 is: 1,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.90 : 3,131.94 = 918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.90/3,131.94 = 918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.90x = 3,131.94 × 918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.90x = 2,877,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,939.67/2,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.73

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