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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.51, 3,137.30 and 630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.51, 3,137.30 and 630.68 is: 946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.51 : 3,137.30 = 630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.51/3,137.30 = 630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.51x = 3,137.30 × 630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.51x = 1,978,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,613.52/2,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.02

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