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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.55, 3,137.33 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.55, 3,137.33 and 631.12 is: 946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.55 : 3,137.33 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.55/3,137.33 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.55x = 3,137.33 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.55x = 1,980,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,031.71/2,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.68

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