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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.88, 3,138.06 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.88, 3,138.06 and 631.12 is: 946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.88 : 3,138.06 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.88/3,138.06 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.88x = 3,138.06 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.88x = 1,980,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,492.43/2,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.75

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