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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.95, 3,133.92 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.95, 3,133.92 and 628.08 is: 942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.95 : 3,133.92 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.95/3,133.92 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.95x = 3,133.92 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.95x = 1,968,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,352.47/2,088.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.27

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