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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.78, 3,138.19 and 630.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.78, 3,138.19 and 630.93 is: 946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.78 : 3,138.19 = 630.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.78/3,138.19 = 630.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.78x = 3,138.19 × 630.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.78x = 1,979,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,978.22/2,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.55

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