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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.92, 3,133.40 and 627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.92, 3,133.40 and 627.98 is: 941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.92 : 3,133.40 = 627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.92/3,133.40 = 627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.92x = 3,133.40 × 627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.92x = 1,967,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,712.53/2,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.98

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