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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.98, 3,138.12 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.98, 3,138.12 and 631.25 is: 946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.98 : 3,138.12 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.98/3,138.12 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.98x = 3,138.12 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.98x = 1,980,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,922.56/2,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.92

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