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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.93, 3,132.46 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.93, 3,132.46 and 627.81 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.93 : 3,132.46 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.93/3,132.46 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.93x = 3,132.46 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.93x = 1,966,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,589.71/2,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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