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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.21, 3,138.86 and 631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.21, 3,138.86 and 631.40 is: 947.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.21 : 3,138.86 = 631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.21/3,138.86 = 631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.21x = 3,138.86 × 631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.21x = 1,981,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,885.63/2,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.27

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