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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.68, 3,137.52 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.68, 3,137.52 and 631.25 is: 946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.68 : 3,137.52 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.68/3,137.52 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.68x = 3,137.52 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.68x = 1,980,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,559.50/2,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.88

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