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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.96, 3,131.52 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.96, 3,131.52 and 720 is: 1,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.96 : 3,131.52 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.96/3,131.52 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.96x = 3,131.52 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.96x = 2,254,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,694.40/2,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.34

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