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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.96, 3,132.44 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.96, 3,132.44 and 627.80 is: 941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.96 : 3,132.44 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.96/3,132.44 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.96x = 3,132.44 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.96x = 1,966,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,545.83/2,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.40

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