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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.97, 3,133.52 and 702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.97, 3,133.52 and 702.25 is: 1,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.97 : 3,133.52 = 702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.97/3,133.52 = 702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.97x = 3,133.52 × 702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.97x = 2,200,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,514.42/2,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.40

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