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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.97, 3,138.36 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.97, 3,138.36 and 631.27 is: 947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.97 : 3,138.36 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.97/3,138.36 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.97x = 3,138.36 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.97x = 1,981,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,152.52/2,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.03

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